Spanish Latin American Studies Associate Degree
Students with an Associate Degree in Spanish/Latin American Studies will have a solid foundation in Spanish language and culture skills to be able to use them in their professional careers This degree is for students interested in becoming interpreters, translators, teachers, librarians, or any profession focused in serving the Latino community. Students may be able to transfer to the B.A, and the classes will count for the B.A. in Spanish/Latin American Studies.
Degree Requirements
First Year
(10 units)
SPA 1 – Elementary Spanish (4)
or
SPA 1A- Elementary Spanish for heritage learners (4)
Heritage learners have some familiarity with the language but have little or no formal instruction.
SPA 2- Elementary Spanish (4)
or
SPA 2A- Elementary Spanish for heritage learners (4)
Three more units from the list of courses below (3).
Second Year
27 units from the list of courses below:
| SPA 3 | Intermediate Spanish III | 3 |
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| SPA 3A | Accelerated Spanish III/Spanish for Heritage Speakers | 3 |
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| SPA 4 | Intermediate Spanish IV | 3 |
| SPA 8 | Oral Comprehension and Conversation | 3 |
| SPA 9 | Intermediate Spanish Readings | 3 |
| SPA 25 | Writing Composition and Grammar | 3 |
| SPA 27 | Spanish for Health Professionals | 3 |
| SPA 27A | Spanish for Health Professionals | 3 |
| SPA 44 | Latin American Civilizations and Cultures | 3 |
| SPA 49 | Spanish for the Business World | 3 |
| SPA 51 | Spanish/Latin American Theater in Los Angeles | 1 |
| SPA 52 | Spanish/Latin Dance in Los Angeles | 1 |
| SPA 94 | Study/Travel | 1.0-6.0 |
| SPA 95 | Latin America in Los Angeles | 1 |
Students will need to add the General Studies courses to the units required above for a total of 60 units.