Spanish Language and Culture
The Academic Certificate (AC) in Spanish Language and Culture is designed to provide students with the essential language skills and vocabulary to communicate with confidence in diverse communicative situations. Instruction in the diverse cultural context will help students to understand the complex interdependence of language and culture.
Details
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Students may qualify to enter higher level Spanish courses by placement or may qualify to exempt out of taking any Spanish courses by assessment. Students wishing to earn credit for any course of which they are exempt by assessment should take the CLEP examination.
- Demonstrate comprehension of written and oral passages. (SPA101, SPA102, SPA115, SPA116, SPA117, SPA118, SPA119, SPA120, SPA201, SPA202, SPA217, SPA225, SPA226, SPA235, SPA236, SPA241, SPA242, SPA265, SPA266)
- Employ the writing process to provide detailed descriptions and narrations in the past, present, and future. (SPA101, SPA102, SPA115, SPA116, SPA117, SPA118, SPA119, SPA120, SPA201, SPA202, SPA217, SPA225, SPA226, SPA241, SPA235, SPA236, SPA241, SPA242, SPA265, SPA266)
- Ask and answer questions, give instructions and commands, and maintain conversations in the past, present, and future. (SPA101, SPA102, SPA115, SPA116, SPA117, SPA118, SPA119, SPA120, SPA201, SPA202, SPA217, SPA225, SPA226, SPA235, SPA236, SPA241, SPA242, SPA265, SPA266)
- Demonstrate comprehension of authentic written and oral passages that include detailed descriptions and narrations in the past, present, and future. (SPA101, SPA102, SPA115, SPA116, SPA117, SPA118, SPA119, SPA120, SPA201, SPA202, SPA205, SPA206, SPA217, SPA225, SPA226, SPA235, SPA236, SPA241, SPA242, SPA265, SPA266)
- Apply knowledge of cultural norms, values, beliefs, and regional variations to settings where the target language is used. (ARH217, FLA240, GCU223, HIS145, MHL156, SLC201, SPA101, SPA102, SPA201, SPA202, SPA205, SPA206, SPA251, SPA282++, SPA298++, SPH245, SPH298++)
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$68,050 Show expanded career information for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Interpreters and Translators
$37,840 Show expanded career information for Interpreters and Translators
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
$55,180 Show expanded career information for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SPA101 | Elementary Spanish I | G | 4 | ||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SPA102 | Elementary Spanish II | G | 4 | ||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SPA201 | Intermediate Spanish I | G | 4 | ||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SPA202 | Intermediate Spanish II | G | 4 |
Restricted Electives
Select a minimum of 6 (six) credits taught in Spanish and 3 (three) credits taught in English
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=187264).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Academic Certificate (AC) in Spanish Language and Culture