If you have previously taken Spanish and have questions about which course is appropriate for you, we recommend you take a WebCAPE placement test to help determine your level of Spanish proficiency. The placement test is $10.
If you’ve recently taken a Spanish course, continue with the next course in the sequence. If some time has passed since your last class or you have experience learning in a different setting (e.g. at work or living abroad), you may wish to take the placement test. The placement test will only place students into 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, or 203. If your score is higher than 450 points, you are ready for 300-level coursework.
After you take the placement test, use the table below to help choose the appropriate class based on your WebCAPE score.
WebCAPE Score | Course Recommendation |
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0-175 | First Year (SPAN 101) |
176-225 | First Year (SPAN 102) |
226-275 | First Year (SPAN 103) |
276-325 | Second Year (SPAN 201) |
326-375 | Second Year (SPAN 202) |
376-450 | Second Year (SPAN 203) |
Above 450 | Third Year |
If you score above 450, or would like additional information about selecting the appropriate Spanish course, make an appointment with Inés Warnock. Please include the following information in the appointment notes:
• PSU ID number
• Your WebCAPE placement test score
• Where and when you studied the language and for how long
• How long it has been since you last studied the language
Please note: This placement test does not waive the Second Language Requirements.
Students who need to take a proficiency exam to fulfill the second language requirement for the admission, Bachelor of Arts (BA), or Master of Arts (MA), see the Second Language Requirements page for information and instructions.