The Spanish department serves a diverse student population in preparation for upper division coursework in Spanish at a four-year university as well as through offering general education courses for non-language majors. The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to a local CSU campus to a program or major in Spanish or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. No more than 60 semester units are required. The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer Degree will also assist Spanish major students to transfer to a U.C. or other baccalaureate institutions. Students are advised to consult with a counselor to verify transfer requirements.<br><br>Program Learning Outcomes<br>Summarize, discuss, and compare Latina/o civilization and cultures in a modern, historical, social, and political context across continents.<br>Evaluate and discuss Latina/o Literature and Film from a social, cultural, and political context<br>Synthesize vocabulary, language, and reasoning to participate in well developed conversations and write essays.