Online Degrees & Certificates
AA in Spanish
Program Description
Spanish is the language of the majority of Western hemisphere countries and is also the fastest growing language in California. For those planning to work in the health industry, education, law or public service, knowledge of Spanish is an invaluable asset. A degree in Spanish is an excellent way to expand career opportunities.
Learn more about the program on the Spanish website.
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to communicate with native speakers of Spanish, using the appropriate language for any given situation.
The student will, by presenting research, demonstrate knowledge of Hispanic society, culture, and politics.
Career Opportunities
For those planning to work in the health industry, education, law, or public service, knowledge of Spanish is an invaluable asset. Earning the Certificate of Achievement in Spanish will show your employer you have an elementary working knowledge of Spanish, and earning the Certificate of Achievement in Spanish-Advanced may lead to employment advancement, salary increments, and more attractive job qualifications.
Award Type(s)
AA = Associate in Arts Degree
Units Required
Major: 27-30
Online Courses for Spanish
The courses listed BELOW are offered as online courses at least once every two years. Please see the Class Schedule for verification.
- For a complete listing of online courses offered during the current quarter, visit Online Course Information.
- If you need any additional degree information or confirmation, please contact the Counseling Division.
NOTE: Students having difficulty attaining an associate degree because of timing or availability of classes should consult with a counselor to submit a petition for course substitution.
Associate Degree Requirements
| ONLINE COURSE | TITLE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| English Proficiency: Select one of the following | ||
| ENGL 1A | Composition & Reading | 5 |
| ENGL 1AH | Honors Composition & Reading | 5 |
| ESLL 26 | Advanced Composition & Reading | 5 |
| or equivalent | ||
| Ethnic Studies |
||
| Any course in the ETHN (Ethnic Studies) subject code, currently approved for Area F of CSU GE and Area 7 of IGETC | ||
| Mathematics Proficiency | ||
| College-level math course at or above the level of Intermediate Algebra | ||
A minimum of 90 units is required* to include:
Completion of one of the following general education patterns: Foothill General Education, CSU General Education Breadth Requirements or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
Core courses (15-30 units)
Support courses (0-12 units)
*Additional elective course work may be necessary to meet the 90-unit minimum requirement for the associate degree.
Note: All courses pertaining to the major must be taken for a letter grade. In addition, a grade of "C" or better is required for all core and support courses used for the degree or certificates.
Core and Support Courses
Core Courses
| ONLINE COURSE | TITLE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| SPAN 1 * | Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 2 * | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN 3 * | Elementary Spanish III | 5 |
| SPAN 4 | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 5 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN 6 | Intermediate Spanish III | 5 |
Support Courses
For students waived out of SPAN 1, SPAN 2, SPAN 3, select 12 units from the following: **
| ONLINE COURSE | TITLE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 14 | Linguistic Anthropology | 4 |
| ENGL 31 | Latino/a Literature | 4 |
| ETHN 1 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 4 |
| ETHN 3 | Introduction to Latinx Studies | 4 |
| HIST 8 | History of Latin America | 4 |
| MDIA 8A | Race & Gender in American Media | 4 |
| Total Units | 30 |
* For students who can demonstrate proficiency equivalent to one year of college Spanish, SPAN 1, SPAN 2 and SPAN 3 may be waived. However, if you are waived out of SPAN 1, SPAN 2, SPAN 3 (15 units), you must take 12 units from the support courses to satisfy the 27-unit core requirement.
** Students completing the full core course sequence (SPAN 1, SPAN 2, SPAN 3, SPAN 4, SPAN 5, SPAN 6) are not required to complete support courses for the degree.
Note that this is a list of fully online courses that satisfy degree requirement
For a list of on-campus courses that satisfy degree requirements, please visit Spanish 2024-2025 Degree & Certificates..
Based on the 2024 - 2025 degree program.