Spanish Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)

PROGRAM CODE: 1A37312
Financial Aide Eligible

The Spanish Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer is designed to provide an opportunity for the Spanish major to achieve a Spanish Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T in Spanish) which completes the first-and-second year requirements for transfer to a four-year public California institution. While at least a baccalaureate degree is recommended preparation for those considering professional careers, completion of this curriculum will demonstrate commitment to the field and provide comprehensive preparation for further academic study through upper-division course work. This curriculum specifically prepares the prospective transfer student for upper division coursework in Spanish or a similar major at a California State University (CSU) campus. The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440, now codified in California Education Code sections 66746-66749) guarantees admission to a California State University (CSU) campus for any community college student who completes an "associate degree for transfer,” a newly established variation of the associate degrees traditionally offered at a California community college. The AA-T is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing these degrees (AA-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor's degree (unless the major is designated "high-unit" major). Students should meet with a counselor regularly to discuss the best option for them. This AA-T in Spanish is designed to provide the student with a fundamental understanding and acquisition of knowledge in the Spanish discipline. The AA-T in Spanish includes (1) the development of reading skills in order to comprehend and interpret social, cultural, and literary authentic texts; (2) the development of speaking skills in order to discuss social, cultural, and literary topics; and (3) the development of writing skills in order to write analytically on professional, academic, and societal issues. The curriculum includes courses in first and second year Spanish, Chicano Studies, and Latin American History. Given the ever-increasing Latino population in California and nation-wide, fluency in Spanish has value in a number of fields, such as customer service, marketing, and public relations. Those who pursue degrees in Spanish can pursue K-12 and college level teaching as career. To earn an AA-T in Spanish students must complete: (1)A minimum of 22-25 semester units or 33-37.5 quarter units in the Spanish major with a minimum grade of "C"; AP(Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for a course in the major only if the P is defined to be equivalent to a C or better (2) California State University General Education Breadth requirements (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental/General Education Transfer Curriculum )CSU IGETC); (3) Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units of CSU transferable coursework; and (4) have an overall GPA of 2.0. This degree requires a total of 20-23 units in the major in addition to other graduation requirements.

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