Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Spanish
The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Spanish provides the first two years of a four year curriculum for the student who plans to transfer to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. Academic Certificates (AC) in Language Studies and in Spanish Language and Culture are also available.
Details
Field of Interest
Culture and Society
Degree Type
Associate in Arts (AA)
Academic Plan
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Spanish (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
8129
Total credits required
60-64
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Students may qualify to enter higher level Spanish courses by placement or may qualify to exempt out of taking any Spanish courses by assessment. Students wishing to earn credit for any course of which they are exempt by assessment should take the CLEP examination.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
What You'll Learn
- Ask and answer questions, give instructions and commands, and maintain conversations in the past, present, and future. (SPA101, SPA102, SPA103, SPA104, SPA201, SPA202, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [MA], [SG], [SQ])
- Demonstrate comprehension of authentic written and oral passages that include detailed descriptions and narrations in the past, present, and future. (SPA101, SPA102, SPA103, SPA104, SPA111, SPA201, SPA202, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [SB])
- Employ the writing process to provide detailed descriptions and narrations in the past, present, and future. (SPA101, SPA102, SPA103, SPA104, SPA201, SPA202, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [SB])
- Apply critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate information, including authentic cultural products. (SPA101, SPA102, SPA103, SPA104, SPA201, SPA202, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Apply knowledge of cultural norms, values, beliefs, and regional variations to settings where the target language is used. (ENG213, SLC201, SPA101, SPA102, SPA103, SPA104, SPA201, SPA202, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [SB])
- Compare and contrast target cultures and the students` native culture(s). (ENG213, SLC201, SPA101, SPA102, SPA103, SPA104, SPA201, SPA202, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [SB])
- Use linguistic concepts to describe basic differences and commonalities of various languages. (ENG213, SLC201, SPA101, SPA102, SPA103, SPA104, SPA201, SPA202, (COM), (CRE), [HU])
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 4-22 | |
| ENG213 | Introduction to the Study of Language (3) OR | |
| SLC201 | Introduction to Linguistics (3) | 3 |
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR | |
| FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) | 1-3 |
| SPA101 | Elementary Spanish I (4) OR | |
| SPA103 | Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers I (4) | |
| AND | ||
| SPA102 | Elementary Spanish II (4) OR | |
| SPA104 | Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers II (4) | |
| OR | ||
| SPA111 | Fundamentals of Spanish (4) | |
| OR | ||
| Proficiency through SPA102 level as indicated by assessment (0) | 0-8 | |
| SPA201 | Intermediate Spanish I (4) OR | |
| Proficiency as indicated by assessment (0) | 0-4 | |
| SPA202 | Intermediate Spanish II (4) OR | |
| Proficiency as indicated by assessment (0) | 0-4 | |
Course Sequence by Term
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 6-10 | |
| Complete requirements in the subplan that best aligns with academic and professional goals. If academic and professional goals do not align with any of the subplans below, select elective courses in consultation with an Academic, Faculty, or Program Director. | ||
| Subplan 1: Academic Certificate in Spanish Language and Culture (6243N) *Note: This certificate may/may not be offered at each college. | ||
| Select a minimum of three (3) credits taught in English | ||
| FLA240 | Foreign Language Teaching Methods | 3 |
| GCU223 | Geography of Latin America | 3 |
| HIS145 | History of Mexico | 3 |
| MHL156 | Music in Latin America and the Caribbean | 3 |
| SLC201 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| SPH245 | Hispanic Heritage in the Southwest | 3 |
| Select a minimum of six (6) credits taught in Spanish | ||
| 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 |
| SPA217 | Spanish for Business Communication | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| SPA242 | Spanish and Spanish-American Film II | 3 |
| SPA251 | Spanish Civilization | 3 |
| SPA265 | Advanced Spanish I | 3 |
| SPA266 | Advanced Spanish II | 3 |
| SPA282++ | Volunteerism for Spanish: A Service Learning Experience (any suffixed course) | 1-3 |
| SPA298++ | Special Projects (any suffixed course) | 1-3 |
| SPH298++ | Special Projects (any suffixed course) | 1-3 |
| Subplan 2: Academic Certificate in Language Studies (6237N) *Note: This certificate may/may not be offered at each college. | ||
| Select six to ten (6-10) additional credits from the lists below | ||
| AFR/ASB/CCS202 | Ethnic Relations in the United States (3) OR | |
| SOC241 | Race and Ethnic Relations (3) | 3 |
| COM163 | Intercultural Communication in Everyday Life | 3 |
| COM263 | Elements of Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| JPH245 | Traditional and Modern Japanese | 3 |
| PSY132 | Psychology and Culture | 3 |
| AHU+++ Any AHU Arabic Humanities course(s) | ||
| ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) | ||
| ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) | ||
| CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) | ||
| FLA+++ Any FLA Foreign Language Acquisition course(s) | ||
| FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) | ||
| GER+++ Any GER German course(s) | ||
| GRK+++ Any GRK Greek course(s) | ||
| HBR+++ Any HBR Hebrew course(s) | ||
| HEB+++ Any HEB Hebrew course(s) | ||
| IPP+++ Any IPP Interpreter Preparation Program course(s) | ||
| ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) | ||
| ITH+++ Any ITA Italian Humanities course(s) | ||
| JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) | ||
| LAT+++ Any LAT Latin course(s) | ||
| NAV+++ Any NAV Navajo course(s) | ||
| NVH+++ Any NVH Navajo Humanities course(s) | ||
| PIM+++ Any PIM Pima course(s) | ||
| POR+++ Any POR Portuguese course(s) | ||
| RUS+++ Any RUS Russian course(s) | ||
| SLC+++ Any SLC Studies in Language and Culture course(s) | ||
| SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) | ||
| SPH+++ Any SPH Spanish Humanities course(s) | ||
| TRS+++ Any TRS Translation and Interpretation course(s) | ||
| AGEC-A | Credits: 32-41 | |
| A single course with an [L], [HU], [SB], [SG], or [SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, and/or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | ||
| First-Year Composition [FYC] | Credits: 6 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 6 |
| Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area | 3 | |
| COM225 | recommended for students who are CRE101 exempt | |
| Mathematics [MA] | Credits: 3-6 | |
| MAT140 | College Mathematics (5) OR | |
| MAT141 | College Mathematics (4) OR | |
| MAT142 | College Mathematics (3) OR | |
| MAT145 | College Mathematics with Review (5) OR | |
| MAT146 | College Mathematics with Review (6) OR | |
| Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) | 3-6 | |
| Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area | 3 | |
| Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] | Credits: 3-6 | |
| Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area | 6 | |
| May be met by ENG213 OR SLC201 in Required Courses if not used to meet [SB] | ||
| Recommend SPH241 and SPH245 for students intending to earn the Academic Certificate in Language Studies | ||
| Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | Credits: 3-6 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area | 6 | |
| May be met by ENG213 OR SLC201 in Required Courses area if not used to meet [HU] | ||
| Recommend AFR/ASB/CCS202, COM163, COM263 or SOC241 for students intending to earn the Academic Certificate in Language Studies | ||
| Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ] | Credits: 8 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4) | 8 | |
| Subject Options | Credits: 0 | |
| Awareness Areas | Credits: 0-6 | |
| These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | ||
| Cultural Diversity in the US [C] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| 0-3 | ||
| Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] or Global [G] awareness area designation | ||
| May be met by SPA201 or SPA202 in Required Courses area | ||
| MCCCD Additional Requirements | ||
| MCCCD Additional Requirements | Credits: 0-6 | |
| Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | ||
| Oral Communication | Credits: 0-3 | |
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR | |
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) OR | |
| COM225 | Public Speaking (3) OR | |
| COM230 | Small Group Communication (3) | 0-3 |
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) | 0-3 | |
Course Area Key
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. | ||
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