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Modern Language Studies (MLS)
The language proficiency process is currently under departmental review. Below are
interim procedures. Thank you in advance for your continued patience.
MLS Placement Exam
The purpose of the Modern Language Studies (MLS) Placement exam is to move from a
lower level language course, into a higher-level language course for French, German
and Spanish.
Please complete this form if you are interested in taking the MLS Placement Exam.
MLS Proficiency Exam
The purpose of the Modern Language Studies (MLS) Proficiency exam in language is to
test out the language requirement.
Here are the instructions to take the MLS Proficiency Exam.
Special Accommodations
If you have a disability and will require special testing accommodations to take the Modern Language Studies Exam (MLS), please contact Disability Support Services (DSS) at 760-750-4905 or by email at dss@csusm.edu. When sending an email, please be sure and specify in the subject line: Modern Language Studies Exam (MLS) Testing Accommodations.
Test takers needing special testing accommodations need to contact DSS and provide any required disability documentation in a timely manner. Every effort will be made to provide authorized special testing accommodations but DSS will need to have the necessary paperwork in their possession two weeks prior to each exam for scheduling purposes
MLS FAQ's
- Who is eligible for the MLS Exam?All students who fall under the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences. The following majors will not need the MLS: Economics, Music, and Spanish.
- What score do I need to pass the MLS Proficiency Exam?You must pass with Intermediate High level or above in both exams.
- I took language courses in High School, will that count as fulfilling my language
requirement?Unfortunately, High School language courses will not count as taking a language in college. If you took an AP exam in a language and passed, that will count as fulfilling your language.
- I took the Proficiency Exam and passed, who do I send my PDF certificate to?Congratulations on passing the MLS Proficiency Exam! Please submit the PDF version of your certificate to testingservices@csusm.edu.