Spanish: AA-T Degree
This Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer degree option provides a comprehensive foundation in the Spanish language in preparation for transfer to baccalaureate programs in the California State University system in Spanish.
Career Opportunities
Bilingual: Teacher, Professor, Transcriber, Sales Representative, Customer Service Representative, Online Web Publisher, Medical/Health Worker, Realtor, IRS/Franchise Tax Board, Social Services-Caseworker, Community Outreach Services, Human Resource Specialist. In Business: International Relations Consultant, International Business Personnel, Foreign Exchange Trader, Publishing Specialist, Foreign Correspondent, Foreign Publications/Textbook Editor, Research Assistant, Importer/Exporter, Translator/Interpreter, International Account Manager, International Banking Officer, Airlines Personnel, Public Relations. In Culture/Tourism: Cultural Events Coordinator, Travel Agent, Translator/Interpreter, Guide. In Government: National Security Agent, Immigration Officer, Court Interpreter, UNESCO Official, Peace Corps, Translator/Interpreter, FBI Agent, Foreign Diplomat Missionary, Foreign Service Officer.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Communicate orally and in writing in Spanish in real life situations.
- Read and comprehend Spanish at levels commensurate with those of students seeking a degree in Spanish.
- Understand the Hispanic cultures, through the study of their history, literature, arts, contributions of prominent figures, and foreign travel.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (20-21 units) | ||
| SPAN-120 | Elementary Spanish I | 5-6 |
| or SPAN-110 & SPAN-111 | Elementary Spanish I (Part A) and Elementary Spanish I (Part B) | |
| SPAN-121 | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN-240 | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
| or SPAN-280 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers I | |
| SPAN-241 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| or SPAN-281 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers II | |
| Required Electives: List A (3-5 units) | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 3-5 | |
| First Semester American Sign Language | ||
| Second-Semester American Sign Language | ||
| Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking About Literature | ||
| First Semester French | ||
| Second Semester French | ||
| History of Mexico | ||
| First Semester Italian | ||
| Second Semester Italian | ||
| Introduction to Hispanic Literature | ||
| Substitution Courses | ||
| Some students may need courses to substitute for units they placed out of, from Required Courses. Course substitutions may come from List A or the Course Substitutions list below: | ||
| Linguistic Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| First Semester Spoken Spanish | ||
| Second Semester Spoken Spanish | ||
| First Semester French | ||
| Second Semester French | ||
| First Semester Italian | ||
| Second Semester Italian | ||
| Total Units | 23-26 | |
To receive an Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete 60 CSU transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0, and either the California State University General Education (CSU-GE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.