Spanish Studies

Department Affiliation: Language and Culture

Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world and in the United States, and it is of particular importance in our state of California and other states. Complete proficiency of the language provides enormous leverage in all public and private sectors of the job market.

The department offers Majors, Emphases, Minors, and Certificates that lead to a proficiency in the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Incorporated into the program are the cultures, literature, and civilizations of the Spanish speaking world.

Degrees:

Spanish Studies B.A. Major: 41 units

Spanish Studies B.A. with Translation Emphasis: 41 units

Spanish Studies B.A. with Spanish Journalism Emphasis: 41 units

Spanish Studies B.A. with Chicano Studies Emphasis: 41 units

Spanish Studies A.A. Major: 36 units

Spanish Studies Minor: 18 units

Chicano Studies Minor: 18 units

Interdepartmental Degrees:

A.A. Human Services for Bilingual Settings. See A.A. Human Services.

A.A. Liberal Arts with a Languages Emphasis. See A.A. Liberal Arts

B.A. Major in Spanish and Business Administration, as listed below.