Spanish, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
Banner Code: 1_AAT_SPAN
Control Number: 32737
Financial Aid Eligible
The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer Degree is an excellent way to develop communicative as well as analytical and critical thinking skills. It can provide a basis for understanding cultural differences thus preparing graduates for a variety of careers in a multicultural world. The ability to communicate and interact with others is more and more vital with growing global interdependence and technological connectivity. Students who complete the AA-T can develop careers in number of fields, such as anthropology, business, diplomatic services, economics, education, healthcare, linguistics, literature, political science, and sociology. While teaching has traditionally been the principal area of employment, other careers including interpreting, translating, publishing, international commerce, tourism, public relations, and research, are just some of the many possible paths graduates can follow.
The department offers courses from the beginning to intermediate levels. All courses are designed to develop students' proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing, as well as to provide a general overview of the cultures related to the Spanish-speaking world. While the AA-T core specifies four required levels of Spanish, students placing in higher levels are not required to complete the lower-level courses. Rather, they take additional units from a list of approved substitution courses to reach the minimum units in the major.
Students graduating with an AA-T Degree are well-positioned to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in a similar major within the California State University system with 60 units of upper-division coursework. Students who complete the AA-T are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, though not to a particular campus or major. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework and a minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major. While a minimum 2.0 is required for CSU admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult a counselor for more information.
Program Outcomes
- Recognize and produce the Spanish language in the four primary areas of communication: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
- Demonstrate a better understanding and appreciation of the cultures related to the Spanish language by comparing and contrasting them with the student’s own culture(s).
- Use current technologies to further develop language and cultural competencies.
- Students will be eligible and prepared for admission (SB 1440 and Education Code 66746) to California State University system schools.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C (or “P”) or better.
- Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU General Education Breadth — Option 2) OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC — Option 3).
- A minimum of 12 units in residence at OCC.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| SPAN A180/A180H | Elementary Spanish 1 | 5 |
| SPAN A185/A185H | Elementary Spanish 2 | 5 |
| SPAN A280/A280H | Intermediate Spanish 1 | 5 |
| or SPAN A160 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers 1 | |
| SPAN A285 | Intermediate Spanish 2 | 5 |
| or SPAN A165 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers 2 | |
| List A | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-5 | |
| Chicana/o & Latina/o Experience and Success in Higher Education | ||
| Contemporary Ethnic America | ||
| Introduction to LatinX Studies | ||
| Ethnic Groups in the U.S.: Their Histories | ||
| The Ethnic Family | ||
| World History 1 | ||
| Elementary French 1 | ||
| Elementary French 2 | ||
| Elementary Italian 1 | ||
| Elementary Italian 2 | ||
| Intermediate Italian 1 | ||
| Intermediate Italian 2 | ||
| Elementary Portuguese 1 | ||
| Elementary Portuguese 2 | ||
| Substitution Courses: 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 at least 18 total units in the major (Title 5 regulations). Courses may be selected from this list or List A. | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Native American | ||
| Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology | ||
| Art of the Ancient Americas | ||
| Intercultural Communications | ||
| Flamenco Dance 1 | ||
| Flamenco Dance 2 | ||
| Flamenco Dance 3 | ||
| Latin Dance Styles I | ||
| Latin Dance Styles II | ||
| Latin Dance Styles III | ||
| Race, Culture, and Identity in Literature | ||
| Ethnic Groups in the U.S.: Their Histories | ||
| Introduction to Gender Studies | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Regional Field Studies in Latin America | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Introduction to Global Studies | ||
| The California Experience | ||
| Cross-Cultural Psychology | ||
| Health and Social Justice | ||
| Social Justice and Activism | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | ||
| Current Topics in Spanish | ||
| Current Topics in Italian | ||
| Current Topics in French | ||
| Conversational French | ||
| Spanish Language and Culture Advanced Placement (AP) Exam score of 3 or higher | 6 | |
| Program Major Units | 29-31 | |
| CSU or IGETC for CSU | 37-39 | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirement | Varies | |
| Total Minimum Units | 60 | |
Program Sequence - CSU
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| SPAN A180 or SPAN A180H | Elementary Spanish 1 or Elementary Spanish 1 Honors | 5 |
| CSU GE AREA A1- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| CSU GE AREA A2- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| CSU GE AREA E- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SPAN A185 or SPAN A185H | Elementary Spanish 2 or Elementary Spanish 2 Honors | 5 |
| CSU GE AREA A3- CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| CSU GE AREA B4- CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| CSU GE AREA C1- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 14-16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| SPAN A280 or SPAN A280H | Intermediate Spanish 1 or Intermediate Spanish 1 Honors | 5 |
| HIST A170 | History of the United States to 1876 or History of the United States to 1876 Honors or History of the United States Since 1876 or History of the United States Since 1876 Honors | 3 |
| ADT LIST A COURSE- CHOOSE ONE | 5 | |
| Elementary French 1 or Elementary Italian 1 | ||
| CSU GE AREA B1 (no lab)- CHOOSE ONE 1 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SPAN A285 | Intermediate Spanish 2 | 5 |
| PSCI A180 or PSCI A180H | American Government or American Government Honors | 3 |
| CSU GE AREA F- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (CSU TRANSFERABLE) 2 | 1 | |
| CSU GE AREA B2 (with lab)- CHOOSE ONE 1 | 4 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Total Units | 60-62 | |
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Lab can be taken with B1 or B2
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VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS
Program Sequence - IGETC
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| SPAN A180 or SPAN A180H | Elementary Spanish 1 or Elementary Spanish 1 Honors | 5 |
| IGETC GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| IGETC GE AREA 3A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SPAN A185 or SPAN A185H | Elementary Spanish 2 or Elementary Spanish 2 Honors | 5 |
| HIST A170 | History of the United States to 1876 or History of the United States to 1876 Honors or History of the United States Since 1876 or History of the United States Since 1876 Honors | 3 |
| IGETC GE AREA 1B- CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| IGETC GE AREA 2- CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| Units | 14-16 | |
| Summer | ||
| IGETC GE AREA 1C- CHOOSE ONE or ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) | 3 | |
| Units | 3 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| SPAN A280 or SPAN A280H | Intermediate Spanish 1 or Intermediate Spanish 1 Honors | 5 |
| PSCI A180 or PSCI A180H | American Government or American Government Honors | 3 |
| ADT LIST A COURSE- CHOOSE ONE | 5 | |
| Elementary French 1 or Elementary Italian 1 | ||
| IGETC GE AREA 5A (no lab)- CHOOSE ONE 1 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SPAN A285 | Intermediate Spanish 2 | 5 |
| IGETC GE AREA 4- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| IGETC GE AREA 5B (with lab)- CHOOSE ONE 1 | 4 | |
| ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) 2 | 1 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 60-62 | |
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Lab can be taken with 5A or 5B
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VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS