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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My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
Semester Note: If you take MAT 1240, it will reduce the credits of electives needed. You will only complete 3 credits of electives this semester.
Second Semester
Semester Note: Spanish faculty recommend any world language with a course number of 1001, 1002, 1011, or 1012 in ARA, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, ITA, JPN, RUS, or SPA.
Suggested courses are 2000-level Spanish courses and courses outside the Spanish department with content related to the Spanish-speaking world. If you have a higher proficiency level than is required for SPA 2011 or SPA 2012, you should substitute other Arts & Humanities courses. Heritage speakers may want to substitute SPA 2061 (Grammar-Heritage Lang Speaker) and SPA 2062 (Comp-Heritage Lang Speaker) if available.
Third Semester
| SPA 2011 | Spanish Language III: GT-AH4 | 3 |
| GT- SC1 | Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1) | 4 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS) | 3 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) | 3 |
| Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Semester Note: Spanish faculty recommend any world language with a course number of 1001, 1002, 1011, or 1012 in ARA, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, ITA, JPN, RUS, or SPA.
Suggested courses are 2000-level Spanish courses and courses outside the Spanish department with content related to the Spanish-speaking world. If you have a higher proficiency level than is required for SPA 2011 or SPA 2012, you should substitute other Arts & Humanities courses. Heritage speakers may want to substitute SPA 2061 (Grammar-Heritage Lang Speaker) and SPA 2062 (Comp-Heritage Lang Speaker) if available.
Fourth Semester
Semester Note: Spanish faculty recommend any world language with a course number of 1001, 1002, 1011, or 1012 in ARA, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, ITA, JPN, RUS, or SPA.
Suggested courses are 2000-level Spanish courses and courses outside the Spanish department with content related to the Spanish-speaking world. If you have a higher proficiency level than is required for SPA 2011 or SPA 2012, you should substitute other Arts & Humanities courses. Heritage speakers may want to substitute SPA 2061 (Grammar-Heritage Lang Speaker) and SPA 2062 (Comp-Heritage Lang Speaker) if available.
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
Semester Note: Spanish faculty recommend any world language with a course number of 1001, 1002, 1011, or 1012 in ARA, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, ITA, JPN, RUS, or SPA.
Suggested courses are 2000-level Spanish courses and courses outside the Spanish department with content related to the Spanish-speaking world. If you have a higher proficiency level than is required for SPA 2011 or SPA 2012, you should substitute other Arts & Humanities courses. Heritage speakers may want to substitute SPA 2061 (Grammar-Heritage Lang Speaker) and SPA 2062 (Comp-Heritage Lang Speaker) if available.
Spring Semester 2
Semester Note: If you take MAT 1240, it will reduce the credits of electives needed. You will only complete 3 credits of electives this semester.
Spanish faculty recommend any world language with a course number of 1001, 1002, 1011, or 1012 in ARA, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, ITA, JPN, RUS, or SPA.
Suggested courses are 2000-level Spanish courses and courses outside the Spanish department with content related to the Spanish-speaking world. If you have a higher proficiency level than is required for SPA 2011 or SPA 2012, you should substitute other Arts & Humanities courses. Heritage speakers may want to substitute SPA 2061 (Grammar-Heritage Lang Speaker) and SPA 2062 (Comp-Heritage Lang Speaker) if available.
Summer Semester 3
| COM 1150 or COM 1250 | Public Speaking (COM 1150) or Interpersonal Communication (COM 1250) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 4
| SPA 1011 | Spanish Language I: GT-AH4 | 5 |
| GT- SC1 | Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: If you take more credits in Natural & Physical Science than are listed, it will reduce the credits of electives needed.
Spring Semester 5
| SPA 1012 | Spanish Language II: GT-AH4 | 5 |
| GT-SC1 or GT-SC2 | Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1) or Natural & Physical Non-Lab Science (GT-SC2) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Semester Note: If you take more credits in Natural & Physical Science than are listed, it will reduce the credits of electives needed.
Summer Semester 6
Semester Note: Spanish faculty recommend any world language with a course number of 1001, 1002, 1011, or 1012 in ARA, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, ITA, JPN, RUS, or SPA.
Suggested courses are 2000-level Spanish courses and courses outside the Spanish department with content related to the Spanish-speaking world. If you have a higher proficiency level than is required for SPA 2011 or SPA 2012, you should substitute other Arts & Humanities courses. Heritage speakers may want to substitute SPA 2061 (Grammar-Heritage Lang Speaker) and SPA 2062 (Comp-Heritage Lang Speaker) if available.
Fall Semester 7
| SPA 2011 | Spanish Language III: GT-AH4 | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS) | 3 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: Spanish faculty recommend any world language with a course number of 1001, 1002, 1011, or 1012 in ARA, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, ITA, JPN, RUS, or SPA.
Suggested courses are 2000-level Spanish courses and courses outside the Spanish department with content related to the Spanish-speaking world. If you have a higher proficiency level than is required for SPA 2011 or SPA 2012, you should substitute other Arts & Humanities courses. Heritage speakers may want to substitute SPA 2061 (Grammar-Heritage Lang Speaker) and SPA 2062 (Comp-Heritage Lang Speaker) if available.
Spring Semester 8
Semester Note: Spanish faculty recommend any world language with a course number of 1001, 1002, 1011, or 1012 in ARA, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, ITA, JPN, RUS, or SPA.
Suggested courses are 2000-level Spanish courses and courses outside the Spanish department with content related to the Spanish-speaking world. If you have a higher proficiency level than is required for SPA 2011 or SPA 2012, you should substitute other Arts & Humanities courses. Heritage speakers may want to substitute SPA 2061 (Grammar-Heritage Lang Speaker) and SPA 2062 (Comp-Heritage Lang Speaker) if available.