Spanish AA Designated Degree Requirements

https://cdhe.colorado.gov/sites/highered/files/documents/STAA%20SPANISH%20UPDATED%2007.2021.pdf

Courses that Fulfill General Education Requirements (34 credits)

(Written) Communication

ENG 121English Composition I: GT-CO1

3

ENG 122English Composition II: GT-CO2

3

or

ENG 122English Composition II: GT-CO2

3

and

GT Pathways Course(s)GT Pathways-approved GT-CO3 course

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Mathematics

One GT Pathways Mathematics course (GT-MA1), prefer MAT 120: Mathematics for the Liberal Arts. (There are some exceptions for different four year schools, please see an advisor.)

Total Credit Hours:3-4

Arts and Humanities

SPA 211Spanish Language III: GT-AH4

3

SPA 212Spanish Language IV: GT-AH4

3

GT Pathways Course(s)One GT Pathways Arts and Humanities course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4)

3

Total Credit Hours:9

PLEASE NOTE: Those students who have a higher proficiency level than is required for SPA211 or SPA212 should substitute other Arts & Humanities courses. Heritage speakers may want to substitute SPA 261 Grammar-Heritage Lang Speaker and SPA 262 Comp-Heritage Lang Speaker, if available.

History

HIS 244 History of Latin America: GT-HI1

or

another GT Pathways History course (GT-HI1) focusing on the Spanish speaking world (non-U.S.)

or

another GT Pathways non-U.S. History course.

HIS 244History of Latin America: GT-HI1

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Two GT Pathways Social and Behavioral Sciences courses (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3)

Total Credit Hours:6

Natural and Physical Sciences

Two GT Pathways Natural and Physical Sciences courses (GT-SC1, GT-SC2). One of these courses must have the required laboratory (GT-SC1).

Total Credit Hours:7

Total Credit Hours: 34

Additional Requirements (13 credits)

Additional Required Courses

Please note: if these credits are not required for the major at a receiving four-year institution, they will be applied to the Bachelor's degree as elective credit toward graduation. Please check with the receiving institution to determine in which way these courses will be applied.

 

SPA 111Spanish Language I

5

SPA 112Spanish Language II

5

COM 115Public Speaking

3

or

COM 125Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3

3

PLEASE NOTE: SPA 111 and/or SPA 112 may be waived based on a student's proficiency level. Students should consult a departmental advisor at the four-year institution.

Total Credit Hours: 13

Electives (13 credits)

Electives

Suggested courses: 200-level Spanish courses; courses outside the Spanish department with content related to the Spanish-speaking world. For specific information, please consult an advisor in the Advising Center. Transferability depends on the receiving four-year institution. Additional courses may be transferable. See approved AA Electives in AA Degree Requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 13

Total Credit Hours: 60