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Spanish A.A. Degree - Non-Native Speaker

CRC offers basic grammar and conversation courses in Spanish. Students can understand the spoken language, speak reasonably fluently, and write at their speaking level.

Total Units:

60-61

First Year

Semester 1

14-15 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
SPAN 401 Elementary Spanish	4	P	F, S	CRC Area I
CRC Area II(a)-Written Communication ^Z	3	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su	CRC Area II(a)
CRC Area II(b)-Math Competency ^Z	3-4	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su	CRC Area II(b)
CRC Area III(a)-Physical Edu Activity ^Z	1		F, S, Su	CRC Area III(a)
CRC Area III(b)-Life Development Skills ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area III(b)

^Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Semester 2

12 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
SPAN 402 Elementary Spanish	4	SPAN 401	F, S, Su	CRC Area I
SPAN 311 Conversational Spanish, Intermediate	2	SPAN 102 or 401 or 2 years of HS Spanish	Check Class Schedule for offering
CRC Area IV-Natural Sciences ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area IV
CRC Area V(a)-Social & Behavioral Sciences ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area V(a)

Year 2

Semester 3

12 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
SPAN 411 Intermediate Spanish	4	SPAN 402	F	CRC Area I
SPAN 312 Conversational Spanish, Intermediate	2	SPAN 311 or 402 or 3 year of HS Spanish	Check Class Schedule for offering
CRC Area VI-Ethnic/Multicultural Studies ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area VI
CRC Area V(b)-American Institutions ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area V(b)

Semester 4

13 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
SPAN 412 Intermediate Spanish	4	SPAN 411	Check Class Schedule for offering	CRC Area I
Elective ¹	3		F, S, Su
Elective ²	3		F, S, Su
Elective ²	3		F, S, Su

¹Suggestion-SPAN 434 Spanish for the Professional-Intermediate (3 units); Pre-req: SPAN 102 or SPAN 402; Check Class Schedule for offering. Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

² Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Year 3

Semester 5

6 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
SPAN 427 Introduction to Spanish American Literature or	3	SPAN 412 or 415	F even year	CRC Area I
SPAN 426 Introduction to Mexican American Literature	3	SPAN 412 or 415	S odd year	CRC Area I
Elective ¹	3		F, S, Su

¹Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Semester 6

3 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
SPAN 425 Advanced Reading and Conversation	3	SPAN 412 or 415	S(odd year)	CRC Area I

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available (P) = partially online

Career Options/Outlook:

The career can lead to interpreters &/or translators. Tasks may include translating messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages orally, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible; listening to speakers’ statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary; compiling terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material; reading written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewriting material into specified languages.

Career opportunities require more than an associate degree.

A sample of reported job titles:

Court Interpreter, Educational Interpreter, Interpreter, Medical Interpreter, Paraprofessional Interpreter, Spanish Interpreter, Technical Translator, Translator

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030):

1,340

Projected growth in California (2020-2030):

28% growth

Median Salary in California with advanced degree (2021):

$70,050/yr

Source:

https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3091.00

Honors option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

General Education (GE):

Non-specified GE courses identified by CRC Area, CSU Area or IGETC Area without pre- or co-requisite can be taken at any semester.

About this map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2023-2024

Published May 18, 2023

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