Spanish Associate of Arts
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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
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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
Second Semester
| SPA 112 | Spanish Language II | 5 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| GT- HI1 | HIS 244/246 or Any Non-US GT-HI1 | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS) Course | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Third Semester
| SPA 211 | Spanish Language III: GT-AH4 | 3 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS) Course | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| GT- SC1/2 | Any Science (GT-SC1/2) Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
| SPA 212 | Spanish Language IV: GT-AH4 | 3 |
| GT- SC1 | Any Science (GT-SC1) Course | 4 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Important Program Notes
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), SPA 111 and/or SPA 112 may be waived, based on a your proficiency level. You should consult a department advisor at the four-year college or university.
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you may complete ENG 121 (GT-CO1) and ENG 122 (GT-CO2) OR ENG 122 (GT-CO2) and a gtPathways-approved CO3 course (GT-CO3).
When you are selecting elective courses from the Approved Elective List, the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA) suggests 200-level Spanish courses and courses outside the Spanish department with content related to the Spanish-speaking world.
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), if you have a higher proficiency level than is required for SPA 211 or SPA 212, you should substitute other Arts & Humanities courses. Heritage speakers may want to substitute SPA 261 (Grammar-Heritage Lang Speaker) and SPA 262 (Comp-Heritage Lang Speaker), if available.
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you must take two gtPathways Natural & Physical Science courses (GTSC1, GT-SC2). One of these courses must have the required laboratory (GT-SC1).
If you take MAT 120 or MAT 121 and more science credits than are listed, it will reduce the 13 credits of electives needed. 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 and select your electives.