SPANISH
Certificate of Achievement Spanish · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Certificate of Achievement in Spanish is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the essentials of the Spanish language, including reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. This certificate is intended for students pursuing other degrees or careers not necessarily related to the Spanish language but who still want to learn the language. With this certificate, students can petition their employer for any benefits that may be available for those who have skills in Spanish.
Students who successfully complete the certificate will be able to communicate competently in Spanish at a basic conversational level. While students will not be able to act as interpreters, they will be able to communicate directly with clients, customers, coworkers, or community members who are Spanish speakers and whose English proficiency may be limited.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Spanish, it is necessary to complete the following courses:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 16.5-18 | |
| 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 |
| ART 104 | Art of the Ancient Americas | 3 |
| ART 108 | The Art of Mexico | 3 |
| ENGL 126 | Languages of the World | 3 |
| FR 101 | French I | 4.5 |
| HIST 122 | History of Mexico | 3 |
| HUM 125 | Introduction to Mexican Culture | 3 |
| HUM 125H | Introduction to Mexican Culture Honors | 3 |
| HUM 130 | Contemporary Mexican-American Culture | 3 |
| LIT 117 | Mexican Literature in Translation | 3 |
| LIT 117H | Mexican Literature in Translation Honors | 3 |
| LIT 149 | Introduction to Chicana/o/x Literature | 3 |
| LIT 149H | Introduction to Chicana/o/x Literature Honors | 3 |
| Total | 16.5-18 | |