Nov 21, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Catalog

Pre-Spanish, A.A. (General Transfer)


Plan Code: 528

Spanish is spoken in twenty-one countries around the globe and Spanish has now become the second language of the United States. More than 20 million people speak it in their everyday lives and according to www.cervantes.es by 2050, the US will be the largest Spanish speaking country in the world.

This program is designed to offer a clear pathway for students wanting to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program in Spanish at a 4-year institution.

A Spanish degree can be an asset in many career paths including:

  • Business.
  • Communication.
  • Government.
  • Health care.
  • Education.
  • National and international management.
  • Translation and interpretation.

By declaring this Pre-Major, students are on track to graduate with an Associate of Arts degree from GRCC and transfer to a 4-year college or university to major in Spanish.  A bachelor’s degree in Spanish is perfect for anyone who would like to become proficient in a second language and gain a competitive edge in their future profession.

General Transfer Notes and Michigan Transfer Agreement


The coursework needed to complete this program is listed below.  The courses commonly transfer and satisfy 4-year program requirements at 4-year institutions in Michigan. 

To ensure maximum transferability of individual courses, all course selections should be based on the degree, major, minor, or academic interest at the 4-year transfer institution students plan to attend.

Students should research and utilize all transfer resources available to maximize the number of GRCC courses that transfer and apply to their 4-year program.

Because transferability of courses varies by institution, students should contact the 4-year institution they plan to attend to obtain detailed information about transfer requirements. The 4-year institutions ultimately make the decisions about how each course will be used to meet their program requirements.

GRCC advisors and faculty are available to help students navigate transfer resources and create an individualized transfer plan, including selection of courses, which meets all GRCC and transfer institution requirements.

Graduates of this program will earn an Associate of Arts degree from GRCC and may be eligible to earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) credential.

Admission requirements to 4-year institutions and 4-year programs vary. Students should review the specific admission requirements for the institution and program to which they are transferring.

Program Notes


The coursework for this program transfers directly to many 4-year institutions and prepares students by providing the foundation for advanced study in a Spanish bachelor’s degree program.

Students with previous Spanish study, native Spanish speakers, or individuals from Spanish speaking backgrounds should contact GRCC Spanish Faculty in the Language and Thought Department to determine placement in Spanish courses prior to enrolling in coursework.

General Education Courses


Select a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework from the General Education course list. Select coursework as directed below.  Use transfer resources available to select coursework based on the transfer requirements of the bachelor’s degree program and institution to which you are transferring. See the “Program Courses” section and “Open Elective Courses“ section for courses that may also satisfy GRCC General Education Courses  Requirements.

English Composition and Communications


Humanities


Select two (2) Humanities General Education Electives from two (2) different subject areas. Only one (1) Foreign Language course can be used for the Humanities requirement.

Social Sciences


Select two (2) Social Sciences General Education Electives from two (2) different subject areas.

Natural Sciences & Mathematics


Natural Sciences


Select two (2) Natural Sciences General Education courses from two (2) different subject areas; one (1) must be a lab.

Mathematics


Select one (1) Mathematics General Education Elective.

General Education Total Credit Hours


30 (min.)

Open Elective Courses


The remaining number of courses needed to complete the program will depend on the number of credit hours remaining needed to reach the 60 credits required for graduation. Course selections should be made based on transfer requirements.

The following GRCC Course is a recommended open elective:

Students are encouraged to use transfer resources available and consult their faculty advisors when choosing Open Elective courses.

Total Credit Hours


60 (minimum)

In What Order Should I Take Classes?


Please select courses from the Priority I list.  Select courses based on the number of credits you are taking in the semester, for example, if you are a part time student you do not have to take all of the courses listed.  If you are unable to schedule Priority I courses, move to and select from the list of Priority II, Priority III, and Priority IV courses.

Priority I Priority II

EN 101 - English Composition I  

General Education-Mathematics

General Education Elective Course

General Education Elective Course

SP 101 - Introductory Spanish I  

EN 102 - English Composition II  

OR

COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking  

OR

COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication  

General Education Elective Course

General Education Elective Course

General Education-Natural Science

SP 102 - Introductory Spanish II  

Priority III Priority IV

General Education-Natural Science

SP 231 - Intermediate Spanish I  

Open Elective Course

Open Elective Course

Open Elective Course

SP 232 - Intermediate Spanish II  

Open Elective Course

Open Elective Course

Open Elective Course

Open Elective Course

NOTE: This priority schedule assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with an Academic Program Advisor and consult my Academic Progress for specific degree requirements