DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

A.A. Degree

By completing the degree requirements, the student will acquire proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding Spanish and will gain knowledge of Spanish and Spanish-American culture. The student will be able to communicate in Spanish, write formal compositions, and read the text of Spanish and Spanish-American authors, all at the intermediate-mid level of competency. Competencies will be assessed throughout the language sequence with written and oral exams. This major provides career opportunities where knowledge of Spanish is useful and prepares students for continued advanced learning of Spanish.

The student who has completed two or more years of Spanish in high school will have the opportunity to enroll with advanced standing and to complete semesters 5 and/or 6 at El Camino College. It is recommended that language majors enroll in conversation classes.

El Camino College Major Requirements

Complete the Following:
0-8 units from: Spanish 1 and 2 or 0-6 units from: Spanish 52A and 52B;
Spanish 3, 4, 5, 6;

And one course from the following:
Anthropology 7, 
Art 7, 
English 42,
History 17, 19

Total Units: 20-28

Preparation for the Transfer Major

For information on specific university major requirements, please obtain a transfer curriculum guide sheet in the Counseling Services Center, consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. You may use the transfer major requirements to help you fulfill your associate degree requirements.