Spanish
Program Description
Spanish is the language of the majority of Western hemisphere countries and is also the fastest growing language in California. For those planning to work in the health industry, education, law or public service, knowledge of Spanish is an invaluable asset. A degree in Spanish is an excellent way to expand career opportunities.
Learn more about the program on the Spanish website.
Associate Degree for Transfer
This program also offers an Associate Degree for Transfer. Learn more and review the degree requirements on the Spanish AA-T listing.
Program Learning Outcomes
- The student will be able to communicate with native speakers of Spanish, using the appropriate language for any given situation.
- The student will, by presenting research, demonstrate knowledge of Hispanic society, culture, and politics.
Career Opportunities
For those planning to work in the health industry, education, law, or public service, knowledge of Spanish is an invaluable asset. The Certificate of Achievement in Spanish will show your employer you have an elementary working knowledge of Spanish.
Award Type(s)
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AA = Associate in Arts Degree
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CA = Certificate of Achievement
Units Required
- Major: 27-30
- Certificate(s): 15
Associate Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| English Proficiency | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| ENGL 1A | COMPOSITION & READING | 5 |
| ENGL 1AH | HONORS COMPOSITION & READING | 5 |
| ESLL 26 | ADVANCED COMPOSITION & READING | 5 |
| or equivalent | ||
| Mathematics Proficiency | ||
| College-level math course at or above the level of Intermediate Algebra | ||
A minimum of 90 units is required1 to include:
- Completion of one of the following general education patterns: Foothill General Education, CSU General Education Breadth Requirements or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
- Core courses (15-30 units)
- Support courses (0-12 units)
- 1
Additional elective course work may be necessary to meet the 90-unit minimum requirement for the associate degree.
Note: All courses pertaining to the major must be taken for a letter grade. In addition, a grade of "C" or better is required for all core and support courses used for the degree.
Core and Support Courses
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| SPAN 1 | ELEMENTARY SPANISH I 1 | 5 |
| SPAN 2 | ELEMENTARY SPANISH II 1 | 5 |
| SPAN 3 | ELEMENTARY SPANISH III 1 | 5 |
| SPAN 4 | INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I | 5 |
| SPAN 5 | INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II | 5 |
| SPAN 6 | INTERMEDIATE SPANISH III | 5 |
| Support Courses | ||
| For students waived out of SPAN 1, SPAN 2, SPAN 3, select 12 units from the following: 2 | ||
| LINGUISTIC ANTHROPOLOGY | ||
| LATINO/A LITERATURE | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO LATINX STUDIES | ||
| HISTORY OF LATIN AMERICA | ||
| RACE & GENDER IN AMERICAN MEDIA | ||
| Total Units | 30 | |
- 1
For students who can demonstrate proficiency equivalent to one year of college Spanish, SPAN 1, SPAN 2 and SPAN 3 may be waived. However, if you are waived out of SPAN 1, SPAN 2, SPAN 3 (15 units), you must take 12 units from the support courses to satisfy the 27-unit core requirement.
- 2
Students completing the full core course sequence (SPAN 1, SPAN 2, SPAN 3, SPAN 4, SPAN 5, SPAN 6) are not required to complete support courses for the degree.
Certificate Requirements
Certificate of Achievement in Spanish
- Units: 15
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SPAN 1 | ELEMENTARY SPANISH I | 5 |
| SPAN 2 | ELEMENTARY SPANISH II | 5 |
| SPAN 3 | ELEMENTARY SPANISH III | 5 |
| Total Units | 15 | |