Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Spanish

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

This subplan aligns with the requirements of the Academic Certificate in Spanish Language and Culture (6243N) *Note: This certificate may/may not be offered at each college.

This subplan aligns with the requirements of the Academic Certificate in Language Studies (6237N) *Note: This certificate may/may not be offered at each college.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
MAT14+ College Mathematics OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area MA 3–6
ENG101 or
ENG107
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL Critical course Gateway course FYC 3
SPA101 or
SPA103 or
SPA111
Elementary Spanish I or Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers I or Fundamentals of Spanish Critical course Gateway course OR Exempt by assessment 0–4
FYE101 or
FYE103
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG102 or
ENG108
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
SPA102 or
SPA104
Elementary Spanish II or Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers II OR Exempt by assessment 0–4
SQ Natural Sciences Quantitative SQ 4
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking L 0–3
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM225 or
COM230
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication SB or L 0–3
L Literacy & Critical Inquiry L 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SPA201 Intermediate Spanish I OR Exempt by assessment G 0–4
CS Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application CS 3
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design Recommend SPH241 or SPH245 for students intending to earn the Academic Certificate in Language Studies HU 3
HU or
SB
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design or Social & Behavioral Sciences HU or SB 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SPA202 Intermediate Spanish II OR Exempt by assessment
May be used as a required course for AC in Language Studies
G 0–4
SLC201 or
ENG213
Introduction to Linguistics or Introduction to the Study of Language HU, SB 3
SB Social & Behavioral Sciences Recommend AFR/ASB/CCS202, SOC241, COM163, OR COM263 for students intending to earn the Academic Certificate in Language Studies SB 3
SQ or
SG
Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General SQ or SG 4

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

This subplan aligns with the requirements of the Academic Certificate in Spanish Language and Culture (6243N) *Note: This certificate may/may not be offered at each college.

This subplan aligns with the requirements of the Academic Certificate in Language Studies (6237N) *Note: This certificate may/may not be offered at each college.

Note: Because you are viewing this pathway map on a mobile device, some columns below have been hidden. To view all columns, please rotate your device or view this page on a device with a larger screen.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG101 or
ENG107
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
FYE101 or
FYE103
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG102 or
ENG108
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking L 0–3
L Literacy & Critical Inquiry L 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
MAT14+ College Mathematics OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area MA 3–6

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SQ Natural Sciences Quantitative SQ 4
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design Recommend SPH241 or SPH245 for students intending to earn the Academic Certificate in Language Studies HU 3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM225 or
COM230
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication SB or L 0–3
HU or
SB
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design or Social & Behavioral Sciences HU or SB 3
SB Social & Behavioral Sciences Recommend AFR/ASB/CCS202, SOC241, COM163, OR COM263 for students intending to earn the Academic Certificate in Language Studies SB 3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SPA101 or
SPA103 or
SPA111
Elementary Spanish I or Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers I or Fundamentals of Spanish Critical course Gateway course OR Exempt by assessment 0–4

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SPA102 or
SPA104
Elementary Spanish II or Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers II OR Exempt by assessment 0–4
CS Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application CS 3

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SPA201 Intermediate Spanish I OR Exempt by assessment G 0–4
SQ or
SG
Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General SQ or SG 4

Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SPA202 Intermediate Spanish II OR Exempt by assessment.
May be used as a required course for AC in Language Studies
G 0–4
SLC201 or
ENG213
Introduction to Linguistics or Introduction to the Study of Language HU, SB 3

Pathway Map Option Details

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Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.