Spanish
Spanish
The Associate of Arts in Spanish for Transfer provides transfer majors with a strong foundation not only in the four basic language skills (listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking and writing), but also in the civilization and cultures of Spain and Latin America. The degree emphasizes the acquisition of communicative competence and the development of intercultural awareness, appreciation and understanding. Completion of the Spanish: Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) will prepare you to meet minimum lower division admission requirements (60 transferable units) for transfer to a California State University (CSU)or the University of California (UC). For transfer to a UC, please consult with a counselor for additional courses that may be needed. The Spanish program map bel ow includes all of your major coursework and recommended general education courses by term that is needed to fulfill your degree and transfer requirements.
Spanish - ADT (CSU and UC)
| Fall/Spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Spanish 1 or 2* or 3 or 3N** or 4*** | 5 |
| English 1A or 1AH | 4 |
| Math 11 or 12/12H | 4 |
| History 6/6H or History 31 | 3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Spanish 11 | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Spanish 2* or 3 or 3N** or 4*** | 5 |
| Anthropology 1 or 1H | 3 |
| Communication Studies 1 or 1H | 3 |
| English 1B or 1BH | 4 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Spanish 12 | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Spanish 3 or 3N** or 4*** | 5 |
| Spanish 8 | 3 |
| Communication Studies 12 | 3 |
| Art 13 | 3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Political Science 1 or 1H | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Spanish 4*** | 5 |
| Early Childhood Studies 20 | 4 |
| Geology 1 and Geology 1L | 3 |
| Sociology 10 | 5 |
| *Meet with the counselor to determine foreign language courses placement. Credit by examination or high school course completion will determine placement. | |
For alternative CSU/UC General Education options refer to the RCC Catalog, under Requirements for College Transfer.
Milestones
- Complete English 1A (transfer-level English)
- Complete transfer-level math
- Complete Entry Level Course
- Apply to Universities (CSU/UC application period Oct 1-Nov 30)
- Apply for ADT degree by beginning of spring term before transfer
- Complete RCC Graduation application (during your last term)
- Meet with your Counselor to Complete your Comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP)
- Complete FAFSA (Oct 1st - Mar 2nd for priority)
- Meet with Faculty Advisor for career/research opportunities
- Meet with your Counselor to update SEP (every semester)
- Meet with your Counselor for pre-graduation check
- Research Potential Clubs on Campus
- Visit the Career Center for Internship opportunities
- Research transfer institutions
- Attend Transfer workshops and Transfer Fair
- Participate in an internship/ job shadowing
Careers for Spanish Majors
Salaries Range : $47,190 - $98,350
- Interpreter/ Translator
- High School Teacher
- Foreign Language/Literature Teacher, Post Secondary
- Social and Human Services Assistant
- Journalist
- Medical and Health Service Manager
- Marketing Specialist