Spanish for Transfer (Associate in Arts Degree) · MiraCosta College

Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for a Spanish major at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.

Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some CSU campuses accepting this degree may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a Spanish major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.

Graduation Requirements

Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
Complete all courses in the major with a "C" or "P" or better.
Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.
Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.

Program Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to effectively communicate in the Spanish language, demonstrating an understanding of cultural differences as related to personal and cultural topics as well as social issues.

Course Requirements

Course	Title	Units
Required 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: 3-4 units. Select one course.		3-4
Students placing out of SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 201, or SPAN 202 by departmental approval, prerequisite satisfaction, or Advanced Placement scores, shall use additional courses from List A to earn a total of at least 18 semester units in the major (Title 5, section 55063).
ANTH 102	Cultural Anthropology **
CCS 100	Introduction to Chicana/o Studies **
COMM 215	Intercultural Communication **
ETHN 207	Race and Ethnic Relations **
FREN 101	Elementary French (First Semester)
FREN 102	Elementary French (Second Semester)
GEOG 102	People, Place, and Time: Introduction to Human Geography **
HIST 141	Mexican American History Through 1877 **
HIST 142	Mexican American History Since 1877 **
ITAL 101	Elementary Italian (First Semester)
ITAL 102	Elementary Italian (Second Semester)
SOCI 207	Race and Ethnic Relations **
Total Units		19-20

*. Students who have completed two years of high school Spanish or who demonstrate proficiency do not need to enroll in SPAN 101 and can start with SPAN 102. Units awarded for AP exams will be based on the minimum semester admission units for all California State University (CSU) campuses as determined by the CSU and referenced in the AP chart in the MiraCosta catalog. **. Course satisfies a general education requirement on the Cal-GETC pattern. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that will also satisfy a general education requirement.

Note: Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer.