Student Pathway 2021−2022 Spanish AA-T
Spanish Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
The Spanish Associate of Arts Degree for Transfer prepares students for transfer to four-year Spanish programs at a CSU campus. Students will acquire the Spanish language in a culturally rich environment and will attain the receptive skills (listening and reading) and the productive skills (speaking and writing) necessary for the communicative competence required for upper division courses in Spanish at a CSU campus. The Spanish Associate of Arts Degree for Transfer is appropriate for students considering careers in fields such as education, health, social services, business, international relations, translation and interpretation, and tourism.
Program Contact: Daniel Gutierrez | Program Counselor: Nancy Chavero
Recommended Pathway
Semester 1:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish 1 | Low Beginning Spanish | 5 | Major Core CSU GE C2 | IGETC 6 |
| English 1A/1AH | Reading and Composition | 4 | CSU GE A2 | IGETC 1B |
| CSU GE B1/B3 | IGETC 5A/5C | Physical Science | 3-5 | CSU GE B1/B3 | IGETC 5A/5C |
| History 11 or History 12/12H |
History of the United States to 1877 History of the United States since 1855 |
3 | CSU GE D | IGETC 4 |
| Semester Units: 15-17 | |||
- Explore transfer institutions and meet with Counselor to develop Student Educational Plan (SEP)
- Attend Mexican Independence Celebration and cultural relevant events both on campus and in the community
- Join Spanish Club and/or Folklorico Club at Clovis Community College
Semester 2:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish 2 | High Beginning Spanish | 5 | Major Core CSU GE C2 | IGETC 3B |
| Spanish 15 | Practical Spanish Conversation: Low-Intermediate Level | 3 | Major List A |
| Communication 8 | Group Communication | 3 | CSU GE A1/IGETC 1C |
| CSU GE B4 | IGETC 2 | Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning | 3-5 | CSU GE B4/IGETC 2 |
| Semester Units: 14-16 | |||
- Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
- Attend Cinco de Mayo Celebration and cultural events both on campus and in the community
Semester 3:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish 3 OR 3NS | Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers | 5-4 | Major Core CSU GE C2 | IGETC 3B |
| Spanish 16 | Practical Spanish Conversation: High-Intermediate Level | 3 | Major List A |
| CSU GE A3 | IGETC 1B | Critical Thinking | 3 | CSU GE A3 | IGETC 1B |
| **Anthropology 2, Communication 10 OR Sociology 2 | Cultural Anthropology, Intercultural Communication, OR American Minority Groups | 3 | CSU GE D | IGETC 4 **Please see note below |
| CSU GE E | Lifelong Learning and Self-Development | 3 | CSU GE E |
| Semester Units: 15 | |||
- Apply to Transfer schools
CSU: 10/1-11/30 | UC: 11/1-11/30 | Privates: Dates Vary - Attend Mexican Independence Celebration and cultural relevant events both on campus and in the community
- Visit the Career Resource Center for Internship opportunities
Semester 4:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish 4 OR 4NS | High-Intermediate Spanish or High-Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers | 5-4 | Major Core |
| CSU GE B2/B3 | IGETC 5B/5C | Life Science | 3-5 | CSU GE B2/B3 | 5B/5C |
| CSU GE C1 | IGETC 3A | Arts | 3 | CSU GE C1 | IGETC 3A |
| Political Science 2/2H | American Government | 3 | CSU GE D | IGETC 4 |
| CSU GE Area F | Ethnic Studies | 3 | See Counselor for Recommendations |
| Semester Units: 18 | |||
- Apply for degree and Certificate: January - February
- Check student portals for transfer schools that you've applied to regularly - Don't miss any important deadlines!
- Attend Cinco de Mayo Celebration and cultural events both on campus and in the community
** Students entering the Spanish Program at Spanish 2 or higher are required to satisfy the specific unit requirements of the degree.
Students must consult with the Foreign Language Department for approval of course substitutions not included in the list of recommended courses. Substitution Courses list courses approved for students needing to take additional units to compensate for the course/units required as described above.
*IGETC Area 6 Requirement – Language Other Than English (UC Requirement Only)
