Overview
The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AAT) degree provides the required lower-division
coursework for students majoring or minoring in Spanish. The foundational course of
study will prepare students seeking to transfer to four-year institutions, and it
will provide instruction for students seeking language skills for professional and
personal development.
Proficiency in Spanish is a vital skill in various career fields, such as:
education, interpreting, health care, child care, and business. Beyond the immediate
practical advantages of learning Spanish, there is also the profound personal enrichment
that comes from understanding the diverse cultures and linguistic variations within
the Spanish-speaking world.
To fulfill the Spanish AAT Degree, students will complete 19 -23 units of
required courses in the major, with a minimum of 60 units total required for the degree.
Students are advised to select a path of study:
A) Second Language Learner of Spanish Path: Designed for students who are
not Native/ Heritage speakers that seek to develop a solid foundation in the Spanish
language. Students are advised to start at Spanish 101, followed by Spanish 102, 103*,
and 110**, and one elective course from List A to complete the required units for
the major. If possible, the List A course selected should be Spanish 112* or Spanish
173*.
B) Native/Heritage Spanish-speaking Learner Path: Designed for students who
already speak Spanish -to varying degrees- that seek to build on their existing foundation.
Students are advised to start at Spanish 109, followed by Spanish 110, using List
A elective courses to complete the required minimum units for the major. It is strongly
recommended that one of these elective courses be Spanish 112 or Spanish 173.
Students are advised to consult with an MJC Counselor for additional information
and to verify transfer requirements.
* SPA 103, SPA 112, and SPA 173 are only offered in the Fall semester.
** SPA 110 is only offered in the Spring semester.
