Arts and Sciences: Spanish, AA

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No. of Credits: 60
Contact: B. Scotland, Chair, Languages and Literature Division

This transfer option** of the Arts and Sciences Associates of Arts degree provides students with proficiency in the Spanish language and familiarity with the cultures and literature of Spanish speaking communities throughout the Americas. The degree is appropriate for students intending to major in Spanish at a four-year institution or for students for whom a knowledge of Spanish language and culture will enhance their academic program or career.

The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 45.

Career Opportunities:

Students in this transfer program can pursue careers as Spanish teachers, translators, social service or law enforcement agents.

Required Courses and Recommended Sequence:

The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. Developmental and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Students should consult their online program evaluation or an academic advisor for individual program planning.

First Semester

Mathematics (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing

Social/behavioral sciences (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing***

Second Semester

Biological/ physical sciences (4 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing

Note:

Four credits must include a lecture with a corresponding lab.

Arts (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing

Elective (3 credits)

Any course numbered 1001 and above, except MTH 1040 *

Third Semester

Social/behavioral sciences (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing***

Interdisciplinary/ emerging issues (3 credits)

Acceptable:

Elective (3 credits)

Any course numbered 1001 and above, except MTH 1040 *

Note:

***The two “social/behavioral sciences” courses required for this degree must be from two different disciplines.

Fourth Semester

Humanities (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing

Biological/ physical sciences (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing

Elective (2 credits)

Any course numbered 1001 and above, except MTH 1040 *

Notes:

* Courses requiring a prerequisite

** Program option

*** special criteria for required general education courses

**** Pending MHEC approval