PROGRAM OF STUDY
Spanish Associate in Arts for Transfer
The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer Degree, (AAT) is an excellent way to develop communicative skills as well as
analytical and critical thinking. It can provide a basis for understanding culture, and therefore, prepare graduates for many careers
in a multicultural world. The ability to communicate and interact with others is more and more vital with growing global
interdependence and technological connectivity. Students in the Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer Degree (AAT) can
develop careers in areas such as: education, diplomatic services, anthropology, economics, political science, literature, sociology,
and linguistics. While teaching has traditionally been the principal area of employment, other careers, such as interpreting,
translating, research, public relations, international commerce, tourism, and publishing are possible.
The department offers courses from the beginning to intermediate levels. All courses are designed to develop the student's
listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills, as well as to provide a general overview of Spanish-speaking
civilizations and cultures. Students will be prepared to enter a baccalaureate degree program in Spanish at a CSU, such as
California State University Fullerton.
Program Outcomes:
OUTCOME 1:
Recognize and produce the Spanish language in the four primary areas of communication: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
ASSESSMENT 1:
TBD
OUTCOME 2:
Demonstrate a better understanding and appreciation of the cultures related to the Spanish language by comparing and contrasting
them with the student’s own culture(s).
ASSESSMENT 2:
TBD
OUTCOME 3:
Use current technologies to further develop language and cultural competencies.
ASSESSMENT 3:
TBD
Career Opportunities in Spanish
Students in the Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer can develop careers in areas such as education, anthropology,
economics, political science, literature, history, sociology, linguistics, teaching, interpreting, translating, research, public relations,
international commerce, international business, tourism, dipolomatic affairs, environmental services, global affairs, media, and
publishing.
Required Core
SPAN A180
Elementary Spanish 1
Units
5.0
or
SPAN A180H
SPAN A185
Elementary Spanish 1 Honors
Elementary Spanish 2
5.0
5.0
or
SPAN A185H
SPAN A280
Elementary Spanish 2 Honors
Intermediate Spanish 1
5.0
5.0
or
SPAN A280H
SPAN A285
Intermediate Spanish 1 Honors
Intermediate Spanish 2
5.0
5.0
Subtotal
List A
Select One:
HIST A145
FREN A180
ITAL A180
JAPN A180
SPAN A190
20.0
History of Mexico
Elementary French 1
Elementary Italian 1
Elementary Japanese 1
Spanish Conversation 1
Subtotal
3.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
3.0
3.0-5.0
Program Major Units: 23-25
General Education Breadth for CSU and IGETC: 37-39
Subtotal
33.0-31.0
Breadth unit total reflects courses in major program used to double count in General Education
Breadth
Transfer elective units needed to satisfy 60-unit degree requirement
Subtotal
4.0
Total Units
60
PID 752