Spanish for Transfer (AA-T)
The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer degree is designed to provide students with communicative skills in Spanish, as well as a greater understanding of Spanish culture and civilization. This degree prepares students to transfer to a California State University.
The following is required for the AA-T in Spanish for Transfer degree:
- Minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.
- Minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major.
- A grade of “C” or higher or “Pass” in all courses required for the major.
- Certified completion of the California State University General Education (CSU GE) Breadth pattern or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern; see Degree Requirements and Transfer Information section for more information. Note: If following IGETC, IGETC-CSU must be followed for admission to a CSU.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Communicate clearly and effectively in a variety of media and/or contexts (speech, writing, and/or sign language).
- Apply discipline-specific theories about language and communication to students’ own practice or work.
- Navigate norms related to communicating in diverse environments, including professional, intercultural, and/or specialized settings.
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| SPAN-120 | Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN-121 | Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN-220 | Spanish III | 5 |
| SPAN-221 | Spanish IV | 5 |
| List A | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| U.S. History: Chicano/Chicana Perspectives I | ||
| U.S. History: Chicano/Chicana Perspectives II | ||
| Chicana/o Literature | ||
| Spanish and Latin American Cultures | ||
| Hispanic Civilizations | ||
| Conversational Spanish I 1 | ||
| Conversational Spanish II 1 | ||
| Units in the Major | 23 | |
| 9 units CSU/3-6 units IGETC may be double-counted with GE | ||
| Plus General Education Requirements (CSU GE or IGETC-CSU) | 39/37 | |
| Total Transferable Elective Units | 7-9 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Substitution Courses:
SPAN-250 Conversational Spanish I may be substituted for SPAN-120 Spanish I for students placing at the level of SPAN-121 Spanish II.
SPAN-251 Conversational Spanish II may be substituted for SPAN-121 Spanish II for students placing into SPAN-220 Spanish III.
Please note: SDSU accepts this degree for students transferring into Spanish B.A.