Spanish Associate in Arts for Transfer

About the Program

The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer (AA-T) degree meets the lower division course requirements necessary for the California State University (CSU) system. The Spanish program includes courses focused on the knowledge and competence needed to communicate in Spanish at an intermediate to advanced level.  In pursuing the Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer degree, students acquire skills through active participation in classroom activities, and exposure to the language and culture of Spanish-speaking communities around the world.  Students majoring in Spanish develop critical thinking, problem solving, and written and verbal communication skills. As Spanish majors, students have learning opportunities that are relevant to many types of careers including language instruction, translation and interpretation, international relations, and global business.

Degree Completion

The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer degree will be awarded upon completion of coursework totaling 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the major requirements and the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or California State University General Education (CSU GE) requirements with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

To be awarded the Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer degree, students must:

(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:

(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. 

1. Communicate with native speakers of Spanish, demonstrating proficiency in reading, listening, writing, and speaking at an intermediate to advanced level.
2. Situate and explore the Spanish language and the communities that speak it within sociocultural and historical contexts.
3. Develop and improve metacognitive, technological, collaborative, and other competencies in preparation for further academic study, for the workplace, and for making meaningful contributions to the world around them.

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
SELECT ONE OF THE THREE OPTIONS:		19-25 units
OPTION 1: 23-25 units
SPAN 001A	Elementary Spanish 1	5
SPAN 001B	Elementary Spanish 2	5
SPAN 002A	Intermediate Spanish 1	5
or SPAN 022A	Spanish for Heritage Speakers 1
SPAN 002B	Intermediate Spanish 2	5
or SPAN 022B	Spanish for Heritage Speakers 2
Select one course from List A		3-5

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
OPTION 2: (If student is placed directly into Spanish 001B)		21-23 units
SPAN 001B	Elementary Spanish 2	5
SPAN 002A	Intermediate Spanish 1	5
or SPAN 022A	Spanish for Heritage Speakers 1
SPAN 002B	Intermediate Spanish 2	5
or SPAN 022B	Spanish for Heritage Speakers 2
Select two additional non-duplicated course from LIST A		6-8

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
OPTION 3: (If student is placed directly into Spanish 002A)		19-21
SPAN 002A	Intermediate Spanish 1	5
or SPAN 022A	Spanish for Heritage Speakers 1
SPAN 002B	Intermediate Spanish 2	5
or SPAN 022B	Spanish for Heritage Speakers 2
Select three additional non-duplicate courses from LIST A		9-11

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
LIST A
Select non-duplicate transferable courses as need for the Option selected:
ENGL 080	Mexican-American Literature	3
ETH 030	Chicana/o Culture	3
ETH 031	Social Justice Issues in Chicanx Communities	3
ETH 037A	Mexican American History I	3
ETH 037B	Mexican American History II	3
FREN 001A	Elementary French	5
SPAN 031	Introduction to Spanish Linguistics	3
SPAN 032	Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Literature	3
General Education Pattern:		37-39 units
CSU GE Breadth or		39
IGETC for CSU		37
Transferable elective units Credit Hours:(5 - 13 Required) (as necessary to reach 60 units required for the AA-T in Spanish) A maximum of 6-9 units can be double counted for the major and CSU GE or IGETC for CSU general education requirement.
Total Units		60