Associate in Arts for Transfer - Spanish

The AA-T in Spanish provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AA-T in Spanish will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Spanish or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to Comprehend written and oral Spanish at the level of mastery (mastery is to be defined as advanced proficiency after four semesters of language study), ready to continue with upper division courses in Spanish. Communicate orally and in writing in Spanish at the level of mastery (mastery is to be defined as advanced proficiency after four semesters of language study), ready to continue with upper division courses in Spanish. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the cultures of the Spanish speaking world to be utilized as a foundation for upper division courses in Spanish. Analyze the history and/or the literature of Spanish speaking countries to be utilized as a foundation for upper division courses in Spanish.

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Arts degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
	SPAN 101	Beginning Spanish I	5
SPAN 101 or equivalent	SPAN 102	Beginning Spanish II	5
SPAN 102 or SPAN 116 or equivalent SPAN 102 or equivalent	SPAN 103 or SPAN 115	Intermediate Spanish I Spanish for the Spanish Speaking I	5 or 5
SPAN 103 or SPAN 115 or equivalent	SPAN 104	Intermediate Spanish II	5
	List A - Select (0 units) from the following
	SPAN 124H	Honors English Translations of Masterpieces of Hispanic Literature	3
	SPAN 131	Cultural Awareness Through Conversation	3
	ETH S 120	Chicana/o/x Studies	3
	HIST 103	History of Early Latin America	3
	HIST 104	History of Contemporary Latin America	3
	HIST 105	Twentieth Century Central America and the Caribbean	3
	HIST 113	History of Mexico	3
	Note: If a student places out of any core course(s)and is not awarded any units for that course, the student would need to take additional units to compensate for the course/units required. To compensate for the course/units, students can take additional courses in List A.
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		20

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2025	GCC Catalog 2025-2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.