SPANISH
Associate in Arts for Transfer Spanish · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
**SPANISH
Associate in Arts for Transfer**
Description
The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer (AA-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for Spanish majors (or similar majors) at a California State University (CSU) campus that offers a bachelor’s degree in Spanish.
This degree is designed for students interested in the field of the Spanish language and for students looking to further their understanding of the cultural and linguistic aspects of the language as they apply to the workplace. These courses will provide students with a solid foundation in Spanish language and culture that will be useful either for transferring or using in the workplace.
In addition to the courses listed below, the following additional requirements must be met for completion of the Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer Degree:
1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. 2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for more information.) 3. Completion of the major with a grade of “C” or better in each course or a “P” if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis and the “P” is equal to a “C” or better. 4. Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.
Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the Spanish major at the CSU where they seek transfer.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 18 | |
| SPAN 101 | Spanish I | 4.5 |
| orSPAN 101S | Spanish for Spanish Speakers I | 4.5 |
| SPAN 102 | Spanish II | 4.5 |
| orSPAN 102S | Spanish for Spanish Speakers II | 4.5 |
| SPAN 201 | Spanish III | 4.5 |
| orSPAN 201H | Spanish III Honors | 4.5 |
| SPAN 202 | Spanish IV | 4.5 |
| LIST A: Choose at least one course (3-4.5 units) from the following list: | 3-4.5 | |
| FR 101 | French I | 4.5 |
| FR 102 | French II | 4.5 |
| FR 201 | French III | 4.5 |
| FR 202 | French IV | 4.5 |
| HIST 122 | History of Mexico | 3 |
| HUM 125 | Introduction to Mexican Culture | 3 |
| orHUM 125H | Introduction to Mexican Culture Honors | 3 |
| HUM 130 | Contemporary Mexican-American Culture | 3 |
| LIT 117 | Mexican Literature in Translation | 3 |
| orLIT 117H | Mexican Literature in Translation Honors | 3 |
| LIT 149 | Introduction to Chicana/o/x Literature | 3 |
| orLIT 149H | Introduction to Chicana/o/x Literature Honors | 3 |
| ART 104 | Art of the Ancient Americas | 3 |
| ART 108 | The Art of Mexico | 3 |
| ENGL 126 | Languages of the World | 3 |
| MUS 129 | Music in Latin American Culture | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Pattern (units will vary) Transferable Electives as needed to reach 60 transferable units DEGREE TOTAL 60 units | ||
| Total | 21-22.5 | |