Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Spanish
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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
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.
- Ask and answer questions, give instructions and commands, and maintain conversations in the past, present, and future.
- Demonstrate comprehension of authentic written and oral passages that include detailed descriptions and narrations in the past, present, and future.
- Employ the writing process to provide detailed descriptions and narrations in the past, present, and future.
- Apply critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate information, including authentic cultural products.
- Apply knowledge of cultural norms, values, beliefs, and regional variations to settings where the target language is used.
- Compare and contrast target cultures and the students` native culture(s).
- Use linguistic concepts to describe basic differences and commonalities of various languages.
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$68,050 Show expanded career information for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Interpreters and Translators
$37,840 Show expanded career information for Interpreters and Translators
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
$55,180 Show expanded career information for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
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.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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This subplan aligns with the requirements of the Academic Certificate in Spanish Language and Culture (6243N) *Note: This certificate may/may not be offered at each college.
This subplan aligns with the requirements of the Academic Certificate in Language Studies (6237N) *Note: This certificate may/may not be offered at each college.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
RE | Restricted Electives | 1–4 | |||
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course Gateway course | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
SPA101 or SPA103 or SPA111 |
Elementary Spanish I or Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers I or Fundamentals of Spanish | Critical course Gateway course OR Exempt by assessment | 0–4 | ||
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
SPA102 or SPA104 |
Elementary Spanish II or Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers II | OR Exempt by assessment | 0–4 | ||
SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ | 4 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | L | 0–3 | ||
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or SB or L or SB | 0–3 | ||
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | L | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SPA201 | Intermediate Spanish I | OR Exempt by assessment | G | 0–4 | |
RE | Restricted Electives | 1–4 | |||
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | Recommend SPH241 or SPH245 for students intending to earn the Academic Certificate in Language Studies | HU | 3 | |
HU or SB |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design or Social & Behavioral Sciences | HU or SB | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SPA202 | Intermediate Spanish II | OR Exempt by assessment May be used as a required course for AC in Language Studies |
G | 0–4 | |
SLC201 or ENG213 |
Introduction to Linguistics or Introduction to the Study of Language | HU, SB or HU, SB | 3 | ||
RE | Restricted Electives | 0–4 | |||
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | Recommend AFR/ASB/CCS202, SOC241, COM163, OR COM263 for students intending to earn the Academic Certificate in Language Studies | SB | 3 | |
SQ or SG |
Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | SQ or SG | 4 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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This subplan aligns with the requirements of the Academic Certificate in Spanish Language and Culture (6243N) *Note: This certificate may/may not be offered at each college.
This subplan aligns with the requirements of the Academic Certificate in Language Studies (6237N) *Note: This certificate may/may not be offered at each college.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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RE | Restricted Electives | 1–4 | |||
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | L | 0–3 | ||
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | L | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
RE | Restricted Electives | 1–4 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ | 4 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | Recommend SPH241 or SPH245 for students intending to earn the Academic Certificate in Language Studies | HU | 3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or SB or L or SB | 0–3 | ||
HU or SB |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design or Social & Behavioral Sciences | HU or SB | 3 | ||
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | Recommend AFR/ASB/CCS202, SOC241, COM163, OR COM263 for students intending to earn the Academic Certificate in Language Studies | SB | 3 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SPA101 or SPA103 or SPA111 |
Elementary Spanish I or Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers I or Fundamentals of Spanish | Critical course Gateway course OR Exempt by assessment | 0–4 | ||
RE | Restricted Electives | 0–4 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SPA102 or SPA104 |
Elementary Spanish II or Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers II | OR Exempt by assessment | 0–4 | ||
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 |
Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SPA201 | Intermediate Spanish I | OR Exempt by assessment | G | 0–4 | |
SQ or SG |
Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | SQ or SG | 4 |
Term 9
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SPA202 | Intermediate Spanish II | OR Exempt by assessment. May be used as a required course for AC in Language Studies |
G | 0–4 | |
SLC201 or ENG213 |
Introduction to Linguistics or Introduction to the Study of Language | HU, SB or HU, SB | 3 |
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
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.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=190046).
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, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
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.
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