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Spanish A.A. Degree - Native Speaker-Local GE

This AA-T is designed to provide a seamless transfer pathway for students interested in pursuing at least one Spanish degree option in the CSU system.  

Total Units:
61-62

First Year

Semester 1

16-17 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
SPAN 413
Spanish for Native Speakers I
4
Proficiency in Spanish
F, S
CRC Area L3
Local Area 2-Math Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning
3
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
CRC Area L2
Local Area 6-Ethnic Studies
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L6
Local Area 7A-Living Skills (PE)
1
F, S, Su
CRC Area L7A
Local Area 7B-Living Skills
2-3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L7B
Elective 1
3
F, S, Su

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

Semester 2

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
SPAN 415
Spanish for Native Speakers II
4
SPAN 413
Check Class Schedule for offering
CRC Area L3
SPAN 311
Conversational Spanish, Intermediate
2
SPAN 102 or 401 or 2 year HS Spanish
Check Class Schedule for offering
Local Area 1A-English Composition
3
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
CRC Area L1A
Local Area 4-Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L4
Elective 1
3
F, S, Su

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

Year 2

Semester 3

15 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 L3
SPAN 426
Introduction to Mexican American Literature
3
SPAN 412 or 415
S odd year
CRC Area L3
Local Area 5-Natural Sciences
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L5
Elective 1
3
F, S, Su
Elective 1
3
F, S, Su
Elective 1
3
F, S, Su

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

Semester 4

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
SPAN 427 1
Introduction to Spanish American Literature or
3
SPAN 412 or 415
F even year
CRC Area L3
SPAN 426 1
Introduction to Mexican American Literature
3
SPAN 412 or 415
S odd year
CRC Area L3
SPAN 434
Spanish for the Professions - Intermediate
3
SPAN 102 or 402
Check Class Schedule for offering
Local Area 1B-Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L1B
Elective 2
3
F, S, Su
Elective 2
3
F, S, Su

^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

1 Select course not taken in Semester 3.

2 Units required are determined by the number of units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

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):

$71,050/yr

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 or Cal-GETC Area without pre- or co-requisites can be taken at any semester.

About this program map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan 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: 2025-2026

Published May 15, 2025

Counselor Contact: Alex Kagan  | Faculty Contact: Celia Samaniego 

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