Program Overview:
The Certificate for Heritage Speakers of Spanish is designed for students who were raised in a Spanish speaking home. It capitalizes on the rich linguistic experience of these speakers, with the ultimate goal of raising their official proficiency level to the Advanced or Superior level according to the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) standards. Specific and individualized plans will be developed for each student, as well as a department advisor assigned to each individual completing the certificate. Students completing this certificate program will be able to provide clear evidence to employers of their proficiency levels.
Program Contacts:
To email the Department Chair,
Dr. Erin Mitchell, World Languages and Culture
Program Webpage:
Certificate for Heritage Speakers of Spanish
Program Requirements:
Students need to complete 15 credits:
For students not needing SPA 265, any upper-level Spanish course may be substituted
Choose one upper-level literature course:
Choose one upper-level linguistics course:
Choose one upper-level culture or advanced language course:
Final Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) administered prior to graduation.
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org
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Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of Freshman applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as November. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.
What Makes an Application Complete
- Online or Paper application (fee waived for online applicants!)
- Official High School Transcripts
- Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
- SAT or ACT scores (See Test Optional FAQ's)
- Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
- Essay or Graded Paper
- Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
- Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.
Admissions contact information (telephone number, admissions web pages)
Scholarships and Financial Aid
See Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section for more information.
The Bottom Line
The total cost of The College of Saint Rose (including tuition, fees, room and board) is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast, and we still award more than $25 million in Saint Rose scholarships, grants and financial aid.
Take a look at our bottom line, and view a cost comparison with a four-year public institution.
More about Financial Aid
Financial Aid is defined as any grant, scholarship, loan, or employment opportunity given with the express purpose of assisting you with education-related expenses to make you education affordable. Financial Aid is awarded on the basis of student need and the availability of funds.
The Admission and Financial Aid teams have designed a Guide to Scholarships and Financial Aid to help prospective students and families get to the bottom line and find that The College of Saint Rose is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast--while maintaining powerful academic opportunities.
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