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

Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Foreign Languages

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/language-communication/foreign-languages/spanish-associate-arts-degree-transfer-aat/

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

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Recognize and produce the Spanish language in the four primary areas of communication: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
2.  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).
3.  Use current technologies to further develop language and cultural competencies.
4.  Students will be eligible and prepared for admission (SB 1440 and Education Code 66746) to California State University system schools.

### Requirements

#### Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

1.  Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
2.  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.
3.  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.
4.  Certified completion of the Cal-GETC/Breadth.
5.  A minimum of 12 units in residence within the Coast Colleges (Orange Coast College, Golden West College and/or Coastline College).

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| SPAN A180 | Elementary Spanish 1 | 5 |
| or SPAN A180H | Elementary Spanish 1 Honors |  |
| SPAN A185 | Elementary Spanish 2 | 5 |
| or SPAN A185H | Elementary Spanish 2 Honors |  |
| SPAN A280 | Intermediate Spanish 1 | 5 |
| or SPAN A280H | Intermediate Spanish 1 Honors |  |
| or SPAN A160 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers 1 |  |
| SPAN A285 | Intermediate Spanish 2 | 5 |
| or SPAN A165 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers 2 |  |
| **Required Core (Substitution Courses) 15 Units Maximum** | |  |
| ↳ ANTH A100 | Cultural Anthropology |  |
| or ↳ ANTH A100H | Cultural Anthropology Honors |  |
| ↳ ANTH A102 | Native American |  |
| ↳ ANTH A190 | Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology |  |
| ↳ ART A114 | Art of the Ancient Americas |  |
| ↳ CMST A155 | Intercultural Communications |  |
| ↳ DANC A135 | Flamenco Dance 1 |  |
| ↳ DANC A147 | Flamenco Dance 2 |  |
| ↳ DANC A247 | Flamenco Dance 3 |  |
| ↳ DANC A116 | Latin Dance Styles I |  |
| ↳ DANC A155 | Latin Dance Styles II |  |
| ↳ DANC A165 | Latin Dance Styles III |  |
| ↳ ENGL A152 | Race, Culture, and Identity in Literature |  |
| or ↳ ENGL A152H | Race, Culture, and Identify in Literature Honors |  |
| ↳ ETHS A150 | Ethnic Groups in the United States: Their Histories |  |
| ↳ HIST A150 | Ethnic Groups of the United States: Their Histories |  |
| ↳ GNDR A100 | Introduction to Gender Studies |  |
| ↳ GEOG A100 | World Regional Geography |  |
| or ↳ GEOG A100H | World Regional Geography Honors |  |
| **GEOG A101** | |  |
| ↳ GEOG A185 | Cultural Geography |  |
| ↳ GLST A101 | Introduction to Global Studies |  |
| ↳ HIST A140 | The California Experience |  |
| ↳ PSYC A190 | Cross-Cultural Psychology |  |
| or ↳ PSYC A190H | Cross-Cultural Psychology Honors |  |
| ↳ PUBH A203 | Health and Social Justice |  |
| ↳ SJS A102 | Social Justice and Activism |  |
| ↳ SOC A100 | Introduction to Sociology |  |
| or ↳ SOC A100H | Introduction to Sociology Honors |  |
| ↳ SOC A150 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity |  |
| **Spanish Literature and Culture Advanced Placement (AP) Exam score of 3 or higher** | |  |
| **Spanish Language and Culture Advanced Placement (AP) Exam score of 3 or higher** | |  |
| ↳ SPAN A199 | Current Topics in Spanish |  |
| ↳ ITAL A199 | Current Topics in Italian |  |
| ↳ FREN A190 | Conversational French |  |
| ↳ FREN A199 | Current Topics in French |  |
| **List A - Select one course from the following:** | | 3.0 - 5.0 |
| ↳ FREN A180 | Elementary French 1 |  |
| or ↳ FREN A180H | Elementary French 1 Honors |  |
| ↳ GRMN A180 | Elementary German 1 |  |
| ↳ GRMN A185 | Elementary German 2 |  |
| ↳ HIST A161 | World History 1 |  |
| or ↳ HIST A161H | World History 1 Honors |  |
| **Program Major Units** | | 23-25 |
| **General Education Breadth Cal-GETC: 34** | | 31 |
| **Transfer elective units needed to satisfy 60-unit degree requirement** | | 6-4 |
| **Total Units** | | 60 |

1. Breadth unit total reflects courses in major program used to double count in General Education Breadth - 3 units (Area 3B).
2. 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

### Program Sequence - Cal-GETC

#### Program Sequence - Cal-GETC

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 A180or SPAN A180H | Elementary Spanish 1or Elementary Spanish 1 Honors | 5 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 3A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
|  | Units | 14 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| SPAN A185or SPAN A185H | Elementary Spanish 2 2or Elementary Spanish 2 Honors | 5 |
| HIST C1001or HIST C1001Hor HIST C1002or HIST C1002H | History of the United States to 1877 3or History of the United States to 1877 - Honorsor United States History since 1865 or United States History since 1865 - Honors | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1B- CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 2- CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
|  | Units | 14-16 |

| Summer |
| --- |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1C- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
|  | Units | 3 |

**Year 2**

| Semester 1 |
| --- |
| SPAN A280or SPAN A280H | Intermediate Spanish 1or Intermediate Spanish 1 Honors | 5 |
| POLS C1000or POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics 4or American Government and Politics Honors | 3 |
| ADT LIST A COURSE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 5 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 5A (no lab)- CHOOSE ONE 5 | 3 |
|  | Units | 16 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| SPAN A285 | Intermediate Spanish 2 | 5 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 4- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 5B (with lab)- CHOOSE ONE 5 | 4 |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 5 | 1-0 |
|  | Units | 13-12 |
|  | Total Units | 60-61 |

1. Satisfies Cal-GETC GE AREA 3B
2. American Institutions Requirement - CSU Graduation Requirement;  or choose one course from Cal-GETC Area 3B or 4
3. American Institutions Requirement - CSU Graduation Requirement;  or choose one course from Cal-GETC Area 4
4. Lab can be taken with 5A or 5B
5. VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS. Not all courses are UC transferable. Please check with your counselor to ensure you have enough transferable units for your transfer goal.