# Spanish for Transfer (AA-T Degree)

Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Spanish

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/departments/spanish/#SpanishForTransfer

This Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer (AA-T) degree provides a comprehensive foundation in the Spanish language. The degree ensures the development of listening, reading, writing and speaking skills; examining important contributions to Spanish language literature; examining new ideas from the Spanish speaking world; and cultivating an openness to new ideas and an informed appreciation of Spanish speaking cultures.

The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer degree (AA-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor’s degree in Spanish or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus. Students earning an associate degree for transfer and meeting the CSU minimum transfer admission requirements are guaranteed admission with junior standing to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Upon transfer, students will be required to complete no more than 60 additional prescribed units to earn a bachelor’s degree.

To earn the Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer degree, students must complete 60 CSU-transferable semester units with a minimum grade point average of 2.0, including both of the following:

-   completion of all courses required for the major with grades of “C” or better; and
-   California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)

The exact wording of the law pertaining to associate degrees for transfer may be found in Education Code Section 66746.

It is highly recommended that, prior to transferring, students complete courses that satisfy the CSU United States History, Constitution and American Ideals graduation requirement. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

**RESTRICTION:** International coursework from non-United States regionally accredited institutions cannot be applied to associate degrees for transfer.

**Required Courses**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SPAN 0001 | Elementary Spanish - Level I | 5 |
| SPAN 0002 | Elementary Spanish - Level II | 5 |
| SPAN 0003 | Intermediate Spanish - Level I | 4 |
| SPAN 0004 | Intermediate Spanish - Level II | 4 |
| SPAN 0017 | Intermediate Conversational Spanish | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **21** |

**NOTE:** Students entering the Spanish program at SPAN 0002 or higher are required to satisfy the specified unit requirements of the degree. Students must consult with the Spanish Department Chair for approval of appropriate course substitutions.