Spanish for Transfer
AA-T Degree Spanish · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Spanish for Transfer - AA-T
Description
The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer degree will prepare students for upper division coursework in the study of Spanish. The Spanish program offers students a strong foundation in communicative skills and provides students with the opportunity to transfer to a variety of liberal arts, language arts, and linguistics bachelor's degree programs.
This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:
- A minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. Students should keep in mind that while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- A minimum of 18 semester units of major requirements completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Recognize and use grammatical structures in Spanish.
- Identify specific music, art, literature, and/or cultural traditions of Spain and Latin America.
- Successfully engage in basic conversations in Spanish
- Demonstrate familiarity with the geography of the countries and regions where the target Spanish is spoken.
- Demonstrate awareness, appreciate Spanish culture and history
- Acquire real world communication skills necessary for employment where bilingual abilities are beneficial.
- Communicate using appropriate reading, writing, and conversation skills.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T): | ||
| Required Core: | 16 | |
| SPAN 1 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| SPAN 2 | Elementary Spanish II | 4 |
| Choose one: | 4 | |
| SPAN 3 | Intermediate Spanish I | 4 |
| orSPAN 3SS | Spanish for Heritage Speakers I | 4 |
| Choose one: | 4 | |
| SPAN 4 | Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
| orSPAN 4SS | Spanish for Heritage Speakers II | 4 |
| List A - Any one course: | 3 | |
| ENGL 77 | Latino Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 9 | Cultures of the Spanish Speaking World | 3 |
| SPAN 13 | Survey of Mexican Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 14 | Latin American Literature | 3 |
| Total | 19 | |
Other Information
Arts, Communication, and Design
Local Program (Major) Code: A406
Program Control Number: 33227
TOP Code: 1105.00
CIP Code: 16.0905