Spanish, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
Banner Code: 3_AAT_SPAN
Control Number: 33606
Financial Aid Eligible
The sequence of classes leading to the Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer Degree helps the students develop proficiency in Spanish and provides them with the intercultural sophistication necessary to function comfortably and effectively in a Spanish-speaking environment. Courses are designed to develop the students’ speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills, as well as provide a general overview of Spanish-speaking cultures around the globe.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) are open to all Coastline students. Students who do not plan on transferring to a California State University school should consult their Counselor regarding the benefits of an AA-T/AS-T degree based on their goals. Students earning an AA-T or AS-T and intending on transferring to a California State University school receive transfer admission benefits for specific majors at many California State University campuses. Visit the Transfer Information catalog page for more information.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Communicate in Spanish in a variety of real-world settings demonstrating the ability to read, write, speak, and listen with intermediate level fluency.
- Demonstrate appreciation for cultural and global diversity in Spanish-speaking countries.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. A minimum of 12 units must be in residence at Coastline College.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an Associate Degree for Transfer major as detailed in the catalog.
- Certified Completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth - Coastline’s Option 2 General Education pattern), OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC - Coastline Option 3 General Education pattern).
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| SPAN C180 | Elementary Spanish 1 | 5 |
| or SPAN C180A & SPAN C180B | Elementary Spanish 1A and Elementary Spanish 1B | |
| SPAN C185 | Elementary Spanish 2 | 5 |
| or SPAN C185A & SPAN C185B | Elementary Spanish 2A and Elementary Spanish 2B | |
| SPAN C280 | Intermediate Spanish 1 | 4 |
| SPAN C285 | Intermediate Spanish 2 | 4 |
| List A | ||
| HIST C115 | Latin American History and Culture | 3 |
| or HIST C122 | Chicano History | |
| Substitution Courses | ||
| Select as needed: If a student places out of any core course(s) and is not awarded units for that course, the student will need to take additional units to compensate for the course/units required to reach required units in the major. | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Units Required for the Major | 21 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC pattern: | 37-39 | |
| Transfer Electives as needed to reach 60 transferable units | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
Spanish ADT Program Map
This Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program map is a recommended example of all major (program) requirements as well as general education requirements for two-year completion or transfer. This path may be altered to fit your individual academic needs. These two-year program maps were created by program faculty and counselors and demonstrate a recommended path to completion. Students are advised to meet with a Coastline Counselor for individualized program planning.
Your Path to Success
Follow this path to earn your ADT in Spanish in 2 years.
Don’t forget to consult a counselor for an education plan!
See a graphic of the Spanish Associate Degree for Transfer roadmap.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | ||
| ENGL C100 | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| CMST C110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SPAN C180 | Elementary Spanish 1 | 5 |
| COUN C105 | Strategies for College Success | 3 |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| MATH C100 | Liberal Arts Mathematics | 3 |
| ENGL C102 | Critical Reasoning, Reading, and Writing | 3 |
| SPAN C185 | Elementary Spanish 2 | 5 |
| HIST C175 | United States History since 1876 | 3 |
| PSCI C180 | American Government | 3 |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| SOC C233 | Racial and Ethnic Relations in America | 3 |
| SPAN C280 | Intermediate Spanish 1 | 4 |
| GEOL C105 | General Geology | 3 |
| GEOL C105L | Geology Lab | 1 |
| HIST C122 | Chicano History | 3 |
| 4th Semester | ||
| ART C105 | Introduction to Art | 3 |
| MRSC C100 | Introduction to Marine Science | 3 |
| PSYC C100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SPAN C285 | Intermediate Spanish 2 | 4 |