SCC Program Description
Students who plan to follow a major pathway that requires two or four semesters of a second language at any state university can complete the language requirement at SCC, either in person or online. Students working toward their pathway will earn the Associate of Arts, which prepares them for transfer to a four-year program.
The credits earned in Spanish will count as elective credits in the Associate of Arts degree, so students can earn 4 to 16 elective credits, depending on their proficiency placement. SPA 201 or 202 also fulfills the Global Awareness (G) requirement for the AA and ASU.
Students planning to major in Spanish can gain proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing in the language and are exposed to the wide variety of cultures in the Spanish-speaking world. They will be able to participate in study abroad programs within the Maricopa district to enhance their language learning and learn about other cultures.
Students who wish to major in Spanish earn the Associate of Arts, preparing them to transfer to a four-year program. If students follow the correct transfer path, they enter transfer partner universities as juniors. Courses are available in person (day and evening) and online.
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Students who wish to study abroad may consider programs within the Maricopa Community Colleges.