Spanish

The study of Spanish focuses on explaining, evaluating, and communicating ideas through reading, writing, and speaking. It emphasizes the creative use of language in literature and explores cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking civilizations. This field of study provides insight into different perspectives and ways of thinking while encouraging effective communication in both written and spoken forms.

No associate's degree is offered with a major in Spanish. Spanish courses may be used to fulfill requirements for an Associate in Arts degree with a major in Liberal Arts: Arts & Humanities emphasis. See Liberal Arts: Arts & Humanities emphasis listing for information on this major. 

Career Opportunities

Advertising, Business, Education, Government, Health Service, International Business, Journalism, Law Enforcement, Publishing, Social Work, Translating & Interpreting, Writing, and Mass Media

Faculty

Transfer

• California State University, San Bernardino: Spanish major
• University of California, Riverside: Spanish major

For the most up-to-date information on these programs and others, visit assist.org. Please stop by the Transfer Center in Building 23 or make an appointment with a counselor if you have questions.

Spanish Courses

If any of these statements apply to you, see Counseling to assist with enrollment beyond SPAN 101, 101A, and 110. 

• Students who have completed three or more years of high school Spanish in the last five years with a grade of B or better may enroll in Spanish 102.
• Native Spanish speakers are highly encouraged to enroll in SPAN 110. However, native Spanish speakers who have completed three or more years of high school Spanish in the last five years, with a grade of a B or better, may enroll in SPAN 111.
• Native Spanish speakers who have completed four years of high school Spanish in the last 5 years, with a grade of a B or better, may enroll in Spanish 103.