Program Information
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Course Sequence
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Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Type
- Academic Certificate (AC)
- Academic Plan
- Spanish Language and Culture (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 6243N
- Total Credits Required
- Catalog Year
- 2026-2027
- Available Online
- Yes
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 Degree Progress Report 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.
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPA101 or SPA111 |
Elementary Spanish I or Fundamentals of Spanish | G, OCM or None | 4 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPA102 or SPA201 |
Elementary Spanish II or Intermediate Spanish I | G, OCM or G, OCM | 4 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPA201 or SPA202 |
Intermediate Spanish I or Intermediate Spanish II | G, OCM or G, OCM | 4 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPA202 or RE |
Intermediate Spanish II or Restricted Elective | G, OCM or None | 3–4 |
Restricted Electives
Students must choose nine (9) to twelve (12) credits from the list below.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARH217 | Mexican Art History | AHM, H, HU | 3 | ||
| FLA240 | Foreign Language Teaching Methods | 3 | |||
| HIS145 | History of Mexico | G, H, SB | 3 | ||
| SLC201 | Introduction to Linguistics | HU, SB, SCB | 3 | ||
| SPA115 | Beginning Spanish Conversation I | 3 | |||
| SPA116 | Beginning Spanish Conversation II | 3 | |||
| SPA117 | Health Care Spanish I | 3 | |||
| SPA118 | Health Care Spanish II | 3 | |||
| SPA119 | Spanish for Educational Settings I | 3 | |||
| SPA120 | Spanish for Educational Settings II | 3 | |||
| SPA205 | Spanish for Medical Interpretation I | 3 | |||
| SPA206 | Spanish for Medical Interpretation II | 3 | |||
| SPA225 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation I | 3 | |||
| SPA226 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation II | 3 | |||
| SPA235 | Advanced Spanish Conversation I | 3 | |||
| SPA236 | Advanced Spanish Conversation II | 3 | |||
| SPA241 | Spanish and Spanish-American Film I | G, HU | 3 | ||
| SPA242 | Spanish and Spanish-American Film II | G, HU | 3 | ||
| SPA251 | Spanish Civilization | 3 | |||
| SPA265 | Advanced Spanish I | AHM, HU | 3 | ||
| SPA266 | Advanced Spanish II | HU | 3 | ||
| SPA282++ | Volunteerism for Spanish: A Service Learning Experience (any suffixed course) | 1–3 | |||
| SPA298++ | Special Projects (any suffixed course) | 1–3 | |||
| SPH245 | Hispanic Heritage in the Southwest | AHM, C, HU | 3 | ||
| SPH298++ | Special Projects (any suffixed course) | 1–3 |
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Course Area Key
- AHM = Arts and Humanities
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts & Design
- OCM = Oral Communication
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SCB = Social and Behavioral Sciences
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award at .
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Academic Certificate (AC) in Spanish Language and Culture