Dual Credit Spanish IV

Course Description

This course is a continuation for learning and perfecting the skills acquired in the previous three courses. This is an Advanced College Credit Program (ACCP) course offered through Missouri Western State University and St. Pius X High School. This is a year-long course and the continuation of the MWSU college credit as the fourth semester of University Spanish, a total of four credit hours. Although it is a one-year course, it is focused on conversation and reading comprehension on various topics to strengthen the skills learned in the previous three levels. It also emphasizes presenting ideas and opinions on national and international topics expressed in Spanish, both in writing and verbally. The student must have earned a minimum grade of C in the previous Spanish III course as a requirement.

Prerequisites

Dual Credit Spanish III with a grade of a C or higher, as well as 3.0 Unweighted cumulative GPA and approval from Instructor.

Grade Level Offerings

10,11,12

Course Length

1 Year

Course Fee

$75 online textbook fee, as well as optional enrollment/credit fees based upon Missouri Western State University course requirement.

Credits

1 (3 College Credits)

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