Spanish, A.A.-T

An Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer Degree (ADT) will fulfill the requirements for students to transfer to a CSU as a Spanish major. The courses in the ADT in Spanish will provide students with an ability to learn or improve their Spanish as a first or second language so they can communicate successfully with the Spanish-speaking world, and understand and appreciate the Hispanic cultures. Students will be prepared for upper division coursework in the language should they pursue further study upon transfer. Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world: as international business and politics demand greater understanding between nations, knowledge of other world languages such as Spanish has become necessary for success. 

AA.SPAN.OPTBAAT or AA.SPAN.OPTCAAT

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CSU: General Education Option B

This program provides students with focused program options. A focused program map contains courses that help students specialize in a distinct area and connects to careers.  Talk to a counselor about preparing for transfer to specific schools.

For Native Speakers Focus

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
ENGL-101 College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) 4
MATH-115
Ideas of Mathematics
or Introduction to Statistics
3
SPAN-203 Spanish for Native Speakers I 4
PSYC-101 Introduction to Psychology 3
HIST-140
History of Mexico
or History of Latin America to 1820
or History of Latin America Since 1820
3
 Units17
Spring Semester 1
ENGL-103 Critical Thinking and Writing 3
ENVS-101 Environmental Science 3
ENVS-102 Environmental Science Laboratory 1
SPAN-204 Spanish for Native Speakers II 4
COMM-100
Public Speaking
or Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument)
or Small Group Communication
3
 Units14
Fall Semester 2
ANTH-101 Biological Anthropology 3
HIST-111
U.S. History to 1877
or U.S. History Since 1865
3
FREN-101 Elementary French I 4
SPAN-230 Spanish Composition I 3
 Units13
Spring Semester 2
COMM-113 Oral Interpretation of Literature 3
PS-101 Introduction to American Government and Politics 3
Select one of the following: 3
Black History in the American Context
Latinx/Chicanx Literature
Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280)
FREN-102 Elementary French II 4
SPAN-231
Spanish Composition II
or Intermediate Spanish Conversation I
or Intermediate Spanish Conversation II
3
 Units16
 Total Units60

For Non-Native Speakers Focus

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
ENGL-101 College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) 4
MATH-115
Ideas of Mathematics
or Introduction to Statistics
3
COMM-113 Oral Interpretation of Literature 3
SPAN-101 Elementary Spanish I 4
PSYC-101 Introduction to Psychology 3
 Units17
Spring Semester 1
ENGL-103 Critical Thinking and Writing 3
ENVS-101 Environmental Science 3
ENVS-102 Environmental Science Laboratory 1
SPAN-102 Elementary Spanish II 4
COMM-100
Public Speaking
or Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument)
or Small Group Communication
3
 Units14
Fall Semester 2
ANTH-101 Biological Anthropology 3
HIST-111
U.S. History to 1877
or U.S. History Since 1865
3
FREN-101 Elementary French I 4
SPAN-201 Intermediate Spanish I 4
 Units14
Spring Semester 2
PS-101 Introduction to American Government and Politics 3
HIST-140
History of Mexico
or History of Latin America to 1820
or History of Latin America Since 1820
3
SPAN-202 Intermediate Spanish II 4
FREN-102 Elementary French II 4
Select one of the following: 3
Black History in the American Context
Latinx/Chicanx Literature
Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280)
 Units17
 Total Units62

UC: General Education Option C

This program provides students with focused program options. A focused program map contains courses that help students specialize in a distinct area and connects to careers.  Talk to a counselor about preparing for transfer to specific schools.

For Native Speakers Focus

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
ENGL-101 College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) 4
MATH-115
Ideas of Mathematics
or Introduction to Statistics
3
SPAN-203 Spanish for Native Speakers I 4
GEOG-102 Cultural Geography 3
 Units14
Spring Semester 1
ENGL-103 Critical Thinking and Writing 3
COMM-100
Public Speaking
or Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument)
or Small Group Communication
3
MUS-109 World Music 3
SPAN-204 Spanish for Native Speakers II 4
PS-101
Introduction to American Government and Politics
or U.S. History to 1877
or U.S. History Since 1865
3
 Units16
Fall Semester 2
ANTH-145 Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (formerly Introduction to Language and Linguistics) 3
ENVS-100 Humans and Scientific Inquiry 3
SPAN-230
Spanish Composition I
or Spanish Composition II
3
FREN-101 Elementary French I 4
Select one of the following: 3
Ethnic Politics in America
Black History in the American Context
American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240)
Latinx/Chicanx Literature
Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280)
 Units16
Spring Semester 2
ANTH-101 Biological Anthropology 3
ANTH-111 Biological Anthropology Lab 1
FREN-102 Elementary French II 4
SPAN-251
Intermediate Spanish Conversation I
or Intermediate Spanish Conversation II
3
HIST-140
History of Mexico
or History of Latin America to 1820
or History of Latin America Since 1820
3
 Units14
 Total Units60

Non-Native Speakers Focus 

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
ENGL-101 College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) 4
MATH-115
Ideas of Mathematics
or Introduction to Statistics
3
SPAN-101 Elementary Spanish I 4
HIST-140
History of Mexico
or History of Latin America to 1820
or History of Latin America Since 1820
3
 Units14
Spring Semester 1
ENGL-103 Critical Thinking and Writing 3
COMM-100
Public Speaking
or Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument)
or Small Group Communication
3
MUS-109 World Music 3
SPAN-102 Elementary Spanish II 4
ENVS-100 Humans and Scientific Inquiry 3
 Units16
Fall Semester 2
ANTH-101 Biological Anthropology 3
ANTH-111 Biological Anthropology Lab 1
SPAN-201 Intermediate Spanish I 4
FREN-101 Elementary French I 4
PS-101
Introduction to American Government and Politics
or U.S. History to 1877
or U.S. History Since 1865
3
 Units15
Spring Semester 2
GEOG-102 Cultural Geography 3
DAN-201 Dances of the World 1
SPAN-202 Intermediate Spanish II 4
FREN-102 Elementary French II 4
Select one of the following: 3
Ethnic Politics in America
Black History in the American Context
American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240)
Latinx/Chicanx Literature
Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280)
 Units15
 Total Units60
Course Title Credits
Required Core Courses
Choose one of the following options:16
Option 1 for Non-Native Speakers
Elementary Spanish I
Course substitution - any student placing out of any core course(s) (high school courses, AP exam, etc. ) must fulfill units by selecting course(s) from List A below to clear CORE 16 unit requirement.
Elementary Spanish II
Intermediate Spanish I
Intermediate Spanish II
Option 2 for Native Speakers
Course substitution - any 8 units from List A below to clear CORE 16 unit requirement. Elementary or Intermediate level courses in another language are recommended as it is required if pursuing a B. A. Degree in Spanish.
Spanish for Native Speakers I
Spanish for Native Speakers II
List A: Select one
Select one of the following (not used above):3-4
Interpersonal Communication
Honors Interpersonal Communication
Elementary French I
Elementary French II
Intermediate French I
History of Mexico
Honors History of Mexico
History of Latin America to 1820
History of Latin America Since 1820
Spanish Composition I
Spanish Composition II
Intermediate Spanish Conversation I
Intermediate Spanish Conversation II
Total Units19-20
Course Title Credits
Units for Major19-20
MSJC General Education Option B or C
Possible double counting: 6-9
Transferable Electives (as need to reach 60 CSU transferable units)

 Total Units for A.A.-T Degree: 60 units

The overall requirements for this Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:

  • Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC).
  • Completion of California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements (CSUGE)  or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
  • Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
  • Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.

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