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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at the community college and transfer to a university to complete a BA in Spanish or Modern Languages. Students explore Spanish language and culture. Careers typically require a bachelor's degree. Spanish is not just about words and grammar; it is also about new sounds, expressions, and ways of seeing things. It is learning about other cultures. Depending on how long students study and how much they practice, they can reach different levels of Spanish fluency. With an AA degree in Spanish, students should be able to reach an Intermediate-Low to Intermediate-Mid ability according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. This program introduces students to the study of Spanish and it includes courses that are common to all four-year institutions in Colorado. Career paths for foreign language degree holders include the medical, dental, legal, educational, and public service professions. The Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Spanish prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Spanish at a four-year university.
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| SPA 111 | Spanish Language I | 5 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| GT- MA1 | MAT 120, MAT 121, or Any GT-MA1 | 4 |
| GEN EDU | COM 115 or COM 125 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: SPA 111 and/or SPA 112 may be waived, based on a student’s proficiency level. Credits for Spanish courses may be earned through testing options. You should consult with a departmental advisor at a four-year university. If you waive SPA 111 and/or SPA 112, you should substitute other courses to replace elective credits. Part-time students should continue taking the sequence of Spanish courses.
You may also complete ENG 122 and a gtPathways CO3 course.
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| SPA 112 | Spanish Language II | 5 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| GT- HI1 | HIS 244, HIS 246 or Any Non-US GT-HI1 | 3 |
| GT- SS | POS 205, GEO 105, SOC 205, COM 220, or Any GT-SS | 3 |
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective List Course:___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| SPA 211 | Spanish Language III | 3 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course: ___________ | 3 |
| GT- SS | POS 205, GEO 105, SOC 205, COM 220, or Any GT-SS | 3 |
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective List Course:___________ | 3 |
| GT- SC1/2 | Any Science (GT-SC1/2) Course: ___________ | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Semester Note: Those students who have a higher proficiency level than is required for SPA 211 or SPA 212 should substitute other Arts & Humanities courses (GT-AH). Heritage speakers may want to substitute SPA 261 (Grammar-Heritage Lang Speaker) and SPA 262 (Comp-Heritage Lang Speaker), if available.
Fourth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| SPA 212 | Spanish Language IV | 3 |
| GT- SC1/2 | Any Science (GT-SC1/2) Course: ___________ | 4-5 |
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective List Course:___________ | 3 |
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective List Course:___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13-14 |
Semester Note: You must complete 60 credits to earn your Associate of Arts degree. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.