The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer degree (AA-T) will help students develop proficiency in the following five skills: comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and understanding of the people and culture of the Spanish-speaking countries. It is designed to provide a seamless transfer pathway for students interested in pursuing a Spanish degree in the California State University (CSU) system. Upon successful completion of the degree requirements, students will be guaranteed admission to the CSU system with junior status and will not have to repeat lower division coursework. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to develop their educational plans because degree options and general education requirements vary for each university.

In terms of career opportunities the Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer degree will help to prepare for employment in the following: bilingual education, health, airlines, travel, tourism, banking, foreign language teaching, teacher’s aide, bilingual telecommunications, emergency services, international business, foreign service, foreign imports and exports, intelligence and military service, IRS and State Franchise Tax Board, overseas employment, business and commerce, law enforcement, Social Security officer, social services, translating and interpreting.

To obtain an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) students must meet the following additional requirements:
– fulfill CSU Ge-Breath or IGETC requirements
– complete 60 units of CSU-transferable coursework
– maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.0
– complete all courses in the major with a grade of C or better (or a “P” if taken as P/NP)