Spanish
Certificate of Achievement Spanish · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This certificate provides students with a solid introduction to Spanish language communicative skills and culture. Completion of the certificate benefits students who are interested in learning about and effectively interacting with Hispanic culture and society. Students take the required language courses in the given sequence.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to do the following:
- Communicate in the Spanish language at the intermediate-mid to intermediate-high level of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).
- Demonstrate awareness and appreciation of cultural differences within Spanish speaking communities.
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Courses | ||
| SPAN 101 | Elementary Spanish (First Semester) * | 4 |
| SPAN 102 | Elementary Spanish (Second Semester) * | 4 |
| SPAN 201 | Intermediate Spanish (Third Semester) * | 4 |
| orSPAN 221 | Spanish for Native Speakers | |
| SPAN 202 | Intermediate Spanish (Fourth Semester) | 4 |
| orSPAN 222 | Spanish for Native Speakers II | |
| List A: | ||
| Students who place out of SPAN 101, SPAN 102, or SPAN 201 by prerequisite satisfaction or Advanced Placement scores must use additional courses from this list to earn a minimum of 16 semester units in the certificate. | ||
| HIST 141 | Mexican American History Through 1877 | |
| HIST 142 | Mexican American History Since 1877 | |
| HIST 150 | History of Mexico | |
| SPAN 121 | Introduction to Hispanic Cultures | |
| Total Units | 16 | |
*. Units for these courses may be earned through Credit by Exam.