Language Requirement for BAA Admission

For admission, students must demonstrate initial language competency via one of the following routes.

• Degree completed in the language of emphasis (Either a degree in the language specifically or an advanced degree where the language was used as the medium of instruction).
• Credential in the language of emphasis.
• Test scores indicating proficiency in the language of emphasis.
  • Passing CSET LOTE score on subtest III in the language of emphasis. 
  • A minimum score of Intermediate High on the Avánt.
• For Spanish, additional options include
  
  • Certificado de bachillerato o diploma de preparatoria (successful completion of the final 3 years of high school in Spanish)
  • California State Seal of Biliteracy (Spanish/English) from College or High School.
  • A minimum score of 3 on SDSU Spanish examination.
  • A score of B2, C1 or C2 on DELE (Diplomas de Español como lengua extranjera) test. 

*If you don’t meet the above criteria yet, please consult the DLE Department about possible conditional admission.