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Courses within the Modern Languages Division are designed to assist students toward a better understanding of the languages and interrelationships of people, institutions, and the complex world of cultures in which we live.
An Associate in Arts (AA) degree in Spanish prepares students for transfer to a university with a major in Spanish or a closely related major of which Spanish is an integral part. Spanish majors should consult the transfer guides and bachelor’s degree requirements of the university they plan to attend to determine the inclusion of 100 and 200 level courses as part of the major.
An English-Language Proficiency Certificate for Non-Native English Speakers is also available to help students enhance their academic English skills in reading, listening, speaking, and writing. This certificate program will also prepare students to take the TOEFL iBT test.
Additionally, Arizona Western College also offers courses in the subjects of: Arabic (ARB), American Sign Language (ASL), English as a Second Language (ESL), French (FRE), German (GER), Structure English Immersion (SEI), and Second Language Teaching (SLT).
Graduates of the Spanish program will successfully complete the following learning outcomes:
- Engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions
- Interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics
- State information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied
- Express an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the culture studied
- Integrate learned knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign language
- Collect information and identify the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the foreign language and its cultures
- Compare the nature of the Spanish language with English
- Demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own
- Use the language both within and beyond the school setting
- Illustrate evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.
Programs
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AA in Spanish
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
Visit Academic Planning to get started on your personalized Academic Plan, or schedule an appointment with the Advising Office.
PLEASE NOTE: This degree requires SPA 251, SPA 260, & SPA 263 which have a pre-requisite of SPA 202 or SPA 204 (or near-native fluency in Spanish or high school equivalency from a Spanish-speaking country). Students may satisfy this pre-requisite (and receive up to 16 Spanish Language credits) with an acceptable score in one of the following:
Spanish with Writing CLEP exam
Spanish Language & Culture AP exam
Spanish Literature & Culture AP exam
See AZTransfer Exam Equivalency for acceptable scores.
Program Requirements Based on Fall/Spring rotation (AGEC-A certificate also included)
First Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 or ENG 107 |
Freshman Composition I | 3 | GE-Composition |
| MAT 142 | College Mathematics | 3 | GE-Mathematics |
| SPA 251 | Intermediate Spanish Grammar & Composition | 3 | Major Requirement |
| SSC 101 | Student Success Course | 1 | General Elective |
| ARH 141 | Survey of World Art 1 (recommended) | 3 | GE-Arts |
| 13 |
Milestones:
- Meet professors one-on-one
- Research University Degree Program options
- Plan with your advisor after midterm grades posted
Co-Curricular Requirements:
- Attend AWC Majors Fair & Career Expos
- Register with Jobs 4 Matadors
Second Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 or ENG 108 |
Freshman Composition II | 3 | GE-Composition |
| SPA 281 | Mexican American History | 3 | Major Requirement |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology (recommended) | 3 | GE-Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| SPC 110 | Introduction to Speech Communications (recommended) | 3 | GE-Additional Course |
| 12 |
Milestones:
- Join a club
Co-Curricular Requirements:
- Attend Transfer Services Events
- Apply for Scholarships
Third Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPA 260 | Mexican/American Literature | 3 | Major Requirement |
| HIS 280 | History of Mexico | 3 | GE-Social & Behavioral |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology (recommended) | 3 | GE-Additional Course |
| ENV 101 | Environmental Science (recommended) | 4 | GE-Physical & Biological Sciencees |
| 13 |
Milestones:
- If transferring, apply to universities
Co-Curricular Requirements:
- Visit universities campus
- Apply for internship or volunteer opportunities
Fourth Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPA 263 | Introduction to Hispanic Film and Culture | 3 | Major Requirement |
| FAS 204 | Gender Relations (recommended) | 3 | GE-Writing Intensive |
| GPH 110 | Physical Geography (recommended) | 4 | GE-Physical & Biological |
| Electives | Complete an additional 16 credits of electives, or use Spanish CLEP or AP exam scores to reach 64 credit program requirement | (16) | General Electives |
| 10 (plus 16 credits of electives) |
Milestones:
- Apply for Graduation
Co-Curricular Requirements:
- Attend Etiquette Lunch
- Meet with Career Services
- Apply for university scholarship opportunities
English-Language Proficiency for Non-Native English Speakers
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
Visit Academic Planning to get started on your personalized Academic Plan, or schedule an appointment with the Advising Office.
Transfer Paths and Requirements
| UNIVERSITY | DEGREE | MAJOR | LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | BA, BAE | Spanish (multiple program options) | 4th Semester Proficiency |
| Northern Arizona University | BA, BSED | Spanish (multiple program options) | 4th Semester Proficiency |
| University of Arizona | BA | Spanish (multiple program options) | 4th Semester Proficiency |
Transfer Tools
AZTransfer will provide you with more information and tools on how to transfer to ASU, NAU, and UofA.
Need help with transferring? The AWC Transfer Services office can provide you with individualized help to explore degree pathways and specific university requirements. Visit their website or schedule an appointment with a transfer specialist.
Career Overview & Job Outlook
Successful completion of this program may lead to a variety of employment opportunities, most of which require continued higher education at the university level. Below are examples of related occupations and annual mean wages in Arizona according to a May 2020 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates Report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
| Teaching Assistants Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services. |
$26,590 |
| Tutors Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to prepare students for standardized or admissions tests. |
$32,130 |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential. |
$50,020 |
| Interpreters and Translators Interpret oral or sign language or translate written text from one language into another. |
$51,870 |
| Postsecondary Foreign Language and Literature Teachers Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. |
$66,890 |
| Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. |
$78,210 |
Contact Information
Modern Languages Division Staff
Modern Languages Division Faculty
*Full-time Faculty only. Associate Faculty can be reached by email at firstname.lastname@azwestern.edu (example: john.doe@azwestern.edu)
Valeriia Bogorevich
Professor of English as a Second Language
928.314.9442
Office: San Luis Learning Center 101E
Professor of English as a Second Language
928.314.9442
Office: San Luis Learning Center 101E
Liza Martinez
Professor of English as a Second Language
928.314.9423
Office: San Luis Learning Center
Professor of English as a Second Language
928.314.9423
Office: San Luis Learning Center