Associate of Arts Degree (Spanish) - Transfer

An Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer (AA-T) from Skyline College is intended for students who are interested in transferring to a California State University (CSU) campus with a major in Spanish, or similar major, or to enter the workforce. The Spanish for Transfer (AA-T) is designed to facilitate the successful transfer to baccalaureate Spanish degree programs within the CSU system and will provide students with the lower division breadth and depth in the field. The program is designed to strengthen and develop skills in critical reading, writing, thinking and research through the study of language, literature, writing, culture and related disciplines. The program will produce competent and confident readers and writers, well-equipped to transfer to the California State University. Identify and describe language structure and functions of the main components of the linguistic system of the four basic skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension. Summarize, translate and interpret the main grammatical structures in language to offer various explanations and understandings of why and how people communicate.

Career Path

Career options are extensive, and the top categories include entertainment and media; hospitality and tourism; Spanish television and radio networks; teaching; and translating. Options are with cruise ships; cultural exchange agencies; resorts and spas; restaurants; Spanish literature companies; Spanish magazines; import and export businesses; schools and universities; translating and interpreting companies; and nonprofits, among others. Many careers typically require a minimum of a four-year degree. Some examples of careers with wages are provided below.