SPANISH
Associate in Arts for Transfer
Program Details
The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer degree (AA-T in Spanish) will help individuals achieve their academic and career goals by providing a comprehensive foundation in the Spanish language in preparation for transfer to baccalaureate programs in the California State University system in Spanish or similar language programs. The Cuesta College AA-T in Spanish degree allows students to successfully complete a two-year degree program while completing the lower-division coursework required to transfer into the CSU system in a baccalaureate degree program in Spanish or a similar major. The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges. Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system in a similar major, although not necessarily to a specific campus. Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors. Students who are planning to pursue an AA-T or AS-T are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for additional information about this transfer program. Successful completion of the AA-T in Spanish for Transfer degree guarantees admission into the California State University system, by satisfactory completion of the following: (1) 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) California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). (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. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. (3) Earn a “C” or better grade in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major.
SPANISH Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 47,090
- High salary: 134,960
- Average salary: 77010
Interpreters and Translators
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 35,630
- High salary: 99,830
- Average salary: 59440
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 47,330
- High salary: 104,670
- Average salary: 64580
All Careers in SPANISH (3)
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Declining | 77,010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 64,580 |
| Interpreters and Translators | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 59,440 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Demonstrate reading proficiency when interpreting texts written in idiomatic language (Interpretive Reading) in Spanish 201, Spanish 202, Spanish 203 and Spanish 204
- Demonstrate receptive and expressive proficiency when engaging in interpersonal communication using idiomatic language (Interpersonal Communication) in Spanish 201, Spanish 202, Spanish 203 and Spanish 204
- Demonstrate receptive proficiency when interpreting recorded and live idiomatic language (Interpretive Listening) in Spanish 201, Spanish 202, Spanish 203 and Spanish 204
- Demonstrate writing proficiency when composing and revising idiomatic language (Presentational Communication � Writing) in Spanish 201, Spanish 202, Spanish 203 and Spanish 204
- Describe and discuss the relationship of selected practices, values, and attitudes found in the target culture and demonstrate awareness of the links between language and culture (Culture) in Spanish 201, Spanish 202, Spanish 203 and Spanish 204
