In support of the established SB 1440, the Student Transfer Achievement Reform (STAR) Act, and the college’s mission, vision and values, Grossmont College has created the Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer degree.  Students earning this Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) will have fulfilled the lower-division major preparation requirements for a degree considered similar at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.

This degree transfers to a university where one can continue work leading to a baccalaureate degree in Spanish, Spanish Literature, Linguistics, Latin American Studies, Comparative Literature, Translation and Interpretation, International Business and Bilingual Education. In addition, there are selected entry level positions in education and business open to the graduate with a degree in Spanish. Some individuals follow the steps necessary to go beyond an undergraduate degree and enter graduate schools leading to careers in higher education, Spanish Literature or Linguistics. For special requirements, the student should consult the baccalaureate granting institution he/she is considering for matriculation. A student may apply for this degree in conjunction with an Associate in Arts in Spanish degree provided the courses taken meet the requirements of both degrees. Students should speak with a counselor to verify that the requirements for either or both degrees have been met. In addition, students planning to transfer to SDSU should consult with a counselor.

The following is required for an Associate Degree for Transfer:

1. Minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
2. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.
3. Minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major.
4. A grade of “C” or higher or “Pass” in all courses required for the major.
5. Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern; see Degree Requirements, General Education & Transfer Information section for more information. 

Program Learning Outcomes 

1. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
   
   1. Think critically and effectively express in Spanish their views in written and verbal communication.
   2. Compare and contrast the Hispanic culture with those of the learner in order to gain better understanding of the Spanish language, customs values, attitudes, patterns of behavior, and social mores.
   3. Acquire and demonstrate a deeper understanding of the Spanish language, customs, geography, art, music, institutions and culture in general of the Spanish speaking countries in order to understand the current language and culture and how they have evolved.
   4. Pursue advanced study in the Spanish language and relevant career-oriented programs.

Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree Requirements

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Course List

Code	Title	Units
Required Core
SPAN-120	Spanish I	5
SPAN-121	Spanish II	5
SPAN-220	Spanish III	5
or SPAN-122	Spanish for the Native Speaker I
SPAN-221	Spanish IV	5
or SPAN-123	Spanish for the Native Speaker II
List A
Select one of the following:		3
ETHN-118	U.S. History: Chicano/Chicana Perspectives I
or HIST-118	U.S. History: Chicano/Chicana Perspectives I
ETHN-119	U.S. History: Chicano/Chicana Perspective II
or HIST-119	U.S. History: Chicano/Chicana Perspectives II
SPAN-141	Spanish and Latin American Cultures
SPAN-250	Conversational Spanish I
SPAN-251	Conversational Spanish II
Units in the major		23
Plus General Education Requirements (Cal-GETC)		34
Total Units		60

Complete transferable units as needed to reach 60.