ADT in Spanish
The Associate of Arts in Spanish for Transfer (AA-T) provides transfer majors with a strong foundation not only in the four basic language skills (listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking and writing), but also in the civilization and cultures of Spain and Latin America. The degree emphasizes the acquisition of communicative competence and the development of intercultural awareness, appreciation and understanding. Additionally, the Spanish courses align well with preparation for transfer majors in related fields such as liberal arts, language arts and linguistics, and complement majors in international relations, political science, business, education, sociology and other areas of study at UC, CSU, and private colleges and universities.
A.A.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Spanish A.A.-Transfer Degree will:
- Communicate orally and in writing in Spanish in real life situations.
- Read and comprehend Spanish at levels commensurate with those of students seeking an AA degree in Spanish.
Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: 1 | ||
| SPAN 101 | Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 102 | Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN 201 | Spanish III | 5 |
| or SPAN 210 | Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers I | |
| SPAN 202 | Spanish IV | 5 |
| or SPAN 211 | Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers II | |
| List A: Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Financial Accounting | 4 | |
or ACCT 101H | Financial Accounting - Honors | |
| Introduction to World Literature: Ancient - Early Modern | 3 | |
| Introduction to World Literature: 1600's through Twentieth Century | 3 | |
| Latin American Culture and Civilization | 3 | |
| History of Latin America to 1825 | 3 | |
| History of Modern Latin America | 3 | |
| History of Mexico | 3 | |
| Spanish Civilization | 3 | |
| Spanish Civilization | 3 | |
| Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| Course substitutions: | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 | |
or ANTH 210H | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors | |
| Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies | 3 | |
| Race and Ethnicity | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
or SOC 201H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors | |
| Total Units | 23-24 | |
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If a student places out of any required course and is not awarded units for that course, the student will have to take additional units to compensate for the course/units needed to reach at least 18 total units in the major (per Title 5 regulations). Appropriate course substitutions may be from List A or from Course Substitutions. Any other course substitutions must be approved by the Spanish faculty of World Languages.
2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| SPAN 101 | Spanish I | 5 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| MATH 160 |
Mathematics for Everyday Living - A Liberal Arts Course or Introductory Statistics or Introductory Statistics - Honors |
4 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| COUN 145 |
Career/Life Planning or Strategies for College Success or Fitness for Life or Health and Wellness in Society or Health and Wellness - Honors or Introduction to Nutrition |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| SPAN 102 | Spanish II | 5 |
| ENGL 103 |
Composition and Critical Thinking or Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors |
3 |
| SPCH 100 |
Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors |
3 |
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or History of Latin American Art - Colonial through Contemporary or Music Appreciation or History of Rock and Roll or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| POLI 103 or POLI 103H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| SPAN 201 or SPAN 210 |
Spanish III or Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers I |
5 |
| HIST 130 |
Latin American Culture and Civilization or History of Latin America to 1825 or History of Modern Latin America or History of Mexico or Spanish Civilization or Spanish Civilization |
3 |
| ANTH 212 & 212L |
Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Introduction to Physical Anthropology Lab |
4 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| HIST 107 |
History of the United States before 1877 or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors or History of the United States since 1877 or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors or History of the African-Americans to 1876 or History of the African-Americans since 1876 or History of Women in the United States |
3 |
| SPAN 202 or SPAN 211 |
Spanish IV or Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers II |
5 |
| ASTR 115 |
Planetary Astronomy or Planetary Astronomy - Honors or Life In The Universe or Physical Oceanography or Introduction to Forest Ecology or Physical Geography or Introduction to Weather and Climate |
3 |
| HIST 130 |
Latin American Culture and Civilization or History of Latin America to 1825 or History of Modern Latin America or History of Mexico or Spanish Civilization or Spanish Civilization |
3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
Note: Course selections may affect total unit value.
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.