Through the study of language, history, art, literature and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, the Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer (Spanish AA-T) provides students with linguistic and intercultural skills that are relevant to diverse areas of study in the liberal arts, and prepares them for various professions in education, business, health, government, and hospitality.    

The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer (Spanish AA-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Spanish or a “similar” major at a CSU campus. Each CSU campus determines which the degrees it offers are “similar” and can be completed with the preparation included in the AA-T in Spanish within 60 units once a student transfers, so which majors are “similar” varies from CSU to CSU. The Spanish AA-T is considered “similar” to majors such as Spanish (with a variety of emphases including Language and Culture, Preparation for Teaching, Literature), Latin American Studies, Chicano Studies, Chicana/o Studies: Transborder Communities, Linguistics, Central American Studies, Spanish Language and Hispanic Culture, Ethnic Studies, Comparative World Literature, and Chicano and Latino Studies.

For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to CSU’s Associate Degree for Transfer Major and Campus Search webpage and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.

To earn an AA-T in Spanish, students must:

1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units including both of the following:
   1. Certified completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) requirements.
   2. A minimum of 19 semester units in the Spanish major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog.
2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a "pass-no-pass" is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade.
4. Complete residency requirements. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 semester units must be completed in residence within the district.

Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the Spanish AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is designated as a “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Distinguish the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Spanish spoken in Latin American countries, Spain, and the U.S.
• Read, analyze, and discuss a wide range of texts in Spanish, including literary works.
• Demonstrate awareness of cultural, political, and social aspects of the Spanish-speaking world.
• Communicate orally and in writing at the Intermediate-High level of proficiency as stated by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).