Spanish

Microcredentials
Online
delivery
Introductory
level
3
courses each

As the official language of 20+ countries, Spanish is the most widely spoken of the Romance languages, with over 450 million native speakers. Whether you’ve never taken a class or already have a solid foundation, earning an online microcredential in Spanish can help you build your listening, reading, speaking and writing skills.

Oregon State offers two online microcredentials in Spanish: Introductory Spanish and Intermediate Spanish.  You'll learn about the complexity of the Spanish language and the diversity of Spanish-speaking communities, while gaining the skills you need to engage in conversation with other Spanish speakers.  

Coursework

Introductory Spanish required courses (12 credits)

Intermediate Spanish required courses (12 credits)

Transfer credit and placement tests may not be used toward microcredential course credits.

Prerequisite courses

Some courses within Oregon State's online microcredential offerings may require you to complete prerequisites in order to enroll. Before applying, it's important to understand the timing and schedule for when microcredential courses are offered, including any prerequisite courses.

Please contact the program lead for more details or connect with the Ecampus enrollment services team to learn more.

Skills you’ll gain

The in-demand skills you'll develop as a student in this microcredential will give you what you need to stand out and level up in your career.

  • Spanish language
  • Written Spanish
  • Spoken Spanish
  • Active listening
  • Collaboration
  • Communications
  • Cultural literacy
  • Digital literacy
  • Presentations
  • Teamwork

Find more details about the skills you’ll acquire in Introductory Spanish and Intermediate Spanish.

Additional details

Oregon State microcredentials consist of at least three courses and 8 credits that follow OSU’s quarterly term calendar. All microcredentials are delivered online and some microcredentials may be offered on campus. All course credits used to complete a microcredential must be completed at Oregon State and transfer credit and placement tests may not be used toward microcredential course credits. Read other important microcredential details » 

Microcredentials allow you to gain specialized skills in focused subject areas in less time than it takes to complete a full degree or certificate program. Typically, you can complete a microcredential in nine to 12 months. All microcredential courses follow the same term schedule as on-campus courses and are not self-paced. Learn more about course delivery methods »

Once you complete all classes in this microcredential, you'll receive a digital badge from Oregon State University. You can add the digital badge to your résumé and on LinkedIn, GitHub or other social media profiles. It provides employers with proof of the skills and discipline-specific knowledge you gained from the microcredential. Oregon State's digital badges are issued by Credly, the world's largest digital credential network.

Completing a microcredential is dependent on course availability, term offerings, course sequencing and any required prerequisites. Connect with the OSU Ecampus enrollment services team to better understand when courses in this microcredential are delivered to help you create a timeline for application and enrollment. You can also explore the schedule of classes to preview course availability.

  • Apply to earn a microcredential as a current student: If you’re a current OSU student interested in pursuing a microcredential online, please submit this form. Note: You must complete at least one of the microcredential courses after having been accepted into the microcredential.

You can find detailed tuition information for microcredential offerings on the tuition rates webpage. Please note: If you are pursuing a standalone microcredential as a nondegree student, you will not qualify for federal financial aid.

If you are pursuing a microcredential as a current student in an OSU degree or certificate program, you will be charged your program's tuition rate (if differential tuition is applicable). 

Earning a microcredential is a great way to develop a skill set that current and future employers are looking for. If your employer offers a tuition benefit program, you may be able to enroll online with Oregon State and receive a tuition scholarship that makes your student experience more affordable. You can also learn about the organizations OSU collaborates with to offer direct tuition benefit programs for online learners.

Oregon State offers two computer science degree programs online, and the credits you earn in this programming fundamentals microcredential can be directly applied toward either one — a bachelor’s degree or a postbaccalaureate degree that is designed for those who already have a bachelor’s degree.

If you plan to apply these credits toward a full degree, we encourage you to first contact the program to learn about the degree requirements. Please note that acceptance into a microcredential does not guarantee acceptance into a degree program.