The Associate of Arts in Spanish (AA in Spanish) provides students with a solid foundation of the Spanish language and of the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. The courses introduce students to the basics of language so that they gain confidence in reading, writing, and conversing in the Spanish language. Courses present students a variety of texts in different formats and genres to reveal the rich history, customs, and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. The Associate of Arts in Spanish provides students with the necessary coursework to transfer to a four-year university where students will have the opportunity to complete a bachelor's or graduate degree in Spanish. Depending on their entry level of Spanish, students can choose to start among the following courses: SPAN 1A, SPAN 1B, or SPAN 2A.
Major Core Requirements: Select entry level and complete the sequence. (20 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Level: Beginning - SPAN 001A. SPAN001A SPAN001B SPAN002A SPAN002B | Beginning Spanish Beginning Spanish Intermediate Spanish Intermediate Spanish | 5 units 5 units 5 units 5 units |
| Entry Level: Beginning - SPAN 001B. SPAN001B SPAN002A SPAN002B SPAN003A | Beginning Spanish Intermediate Spanish Intermediate Spanish Advanced Spanish Oral and Written Composition | 5 units 5 units 5 units 5 units |
| Entry Level: Intermediate - SPAN 002A. SPAN002A SPAN002B SPAN003A SPAN003B | Intermediate Spanish Intermediate Spanish Advanced Spanish Oral and Written Composition Advanced Spanish Oral and Written Composition | 5 units 5 units 5 units 5 units |
Total Major Units: 20 units
To be awarded an Associate Degree, a student must:
- Achieve a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or better in the major requirements.
- Completion of 51吃瓜网 or Cal-GETC General Education patterns. Students whose goal is to obtain a bachelor鈥檚 degree should complete the Cal-GETC General Education pattern.
- Complete additional degree-applicable units to meet the minimum 60-unit Associate Degree requirements.