Spanish AA-T Degree

The Associate of Arts in Spanish for Transfer (AA-T) provides students with a strong foundation in the four basic language skills: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking, and writing. The program also covers the civilization and cultures of Spain, Latin America, and the United States. This degree focuses on developing communicative competence and intercultural awareness. An AA-T in Spanish will allow students to improve their Spanish proficiency in speaking and writing, as well as learn about the culture, history, and arts of the Spanish-speaking world.

Spanish courses in this program align well with related fields such as liberal arts, language arts, and linguistics. They also complement majors like international relations, political science, business, education, and sociology. The AA-T prepares students for transfer to UC, CSU, and private colleges and universities. Students must meet both of the following requirements:

  1. Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including:

    • ​Completion of Cal-GETC.

    • A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis. All courses in the major or area of emphasis must be completed with a grade of "C" (or "P") or better.

  2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. 

There are no additional graduation requirements. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate advanced Spanish language proficiency in presentational, interpretive, and interpersonal communication modes.
  2. Analyze and synthesize information about Spanish-speaking societies, communicating insights through well-structured written and oral presentations.
  3. Apply appropriate language conventions to interpret diverse texts and audio sources related to the literature, history, and culture of the Spanish-speaking world.
  4. Develop intercultural competence by examining and reflecting on cultural perspectives and practices within Spanish-speaking communities.
  5. Evaluate topics related to the history and culture of Spanish-speaking regions, presenting clear and coherent arguments supported by evidence.

Program Requirements 

Course Code Title Units
RequiredUnits
SPAN 001Elementary Spanish I5
SPAN 002Elementary Spanish II5
SPAN 003Intermediate Spanish I4-5
or SPAN 021 Spanish for Heritage Speakers I
SPAN 004Intermediate Spanish II4-5
or SPAN 022 Spanish for Heritage Speakers II
List A
Select one course from the following (3 units):
SPAN 020Latin American Culture and Civilization3
SPAN 024Latin American Short Story4
COMM 009Intro to Interpersonal Communication3
In cases where a student places out of a required course but does not receive units for it, they must take additional coursework to reach the minimum 18 units required for the major. When selecting substitute courses, students should first take additional courses from List A. If necessary, they may then choose from the approved Course Substitution list. Any courses not found on either List A or the Course Substitutions list must receive explicit approval from the Spanish faculty before being used as substitutes.
Approved Course Substitutions (1 course maximum)
ETHN 002Introduction to Chicanx & Latinx Studies (recommended)3
HIST 023Latin American History (recommended)3
SPAN 007Spanish Conversation and Composition (recommended)3
ANTH 002Cultural Anthropology3
COMM 017Intercultural Communication3
SOC 015Mexican American Culture & Society3
GEOG 002Cultural Geography3
Required Subtotal19-22
Cal-GETC 134
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 2
DEGREE TOTAL60
1

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC, confer with a Counselor.

2

Elective units to reach 60 unit total must be CSU transferable, confer with a Counselor.

Please refer to Associate Degree for Transfer (SB 1440).