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Spanish Studies - TAP/CSCU Transfer Degree, AA (SPAN-AA-TAP)

Location(s): Asnuntuck, Capital, Gateway, Housatonic, Manchester, Middlesex, Naugatuck Valley, Northwestern Connecticut, Norwalk, Quinebaug Valley, Three Rivers, Tunxis


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The CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree in Spanish Studies, A.A. prepares students to continue their education at any Connecticut State University (CSU) leading to a baccalaureate degree in Spanish. It is designed to strengthen and develop skills in Spanish expression: critical reading, writing, thinking, listening, speaking, and research through the study of language, literature, culture, and related disciplines. 

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

  • Demonstrate listening proficiency in the target language at the Intermediate Low level as per the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines*. 
  •  Demonstrate speaking proficiency in the target language at the Intermediate Low level as per the ACTFL guidelines*. 
  • Demonstrate reading proficiency in the target language at the Intermediate Low level as per the ACTFL guidelines*. 
  • Demonstrate writing proficiency in the target language at the Intermediate Low level as per the ACTFL guidelines*. 
  • Demonstrate analytic, interpretative, and critical thinking skills in regard to language and the communication process. 
  • Recognize that understanding other cultures will enrich one’s own life and result in lifelong learning. 
  • Apply critical thinking skills to the understanding of cultural differences and similarities. 

*https://www.actfl.org/publications/guidelines-and-manuals/actfl-proficiency-guidelines-2012

This program is transfer focused. It is designed to prepare students with an interest in Spanish studies to transfer to a four-year college or university at the junior level in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.

With this degree students will be able to transfer to the following majors: 

At Central Connecticut State University: 

  • Spanish B.A.
  • Spanish B.S.ED. (7-12)
  • Spanish B.S.ED. SPANISH with Specialization in Inter-University Spanish Language and Culture

At Eastern Connecticut State University: Spanish B.A.

At Southern Connecticut State University:

  • Spanish B.A.
  • Spanish 7-12, B.S.
  • Spanish B.S. Hispanic Studies
  • Spanish B.S. Translation Studies
  • Spanish B.S. Health and Human Service Professionals

At Western Connecticut State University: 

  • Spanish B.A.
  • Spanish B.S. Secondary Education

Pathway Courses (30 credits)


Total Credits: 60-64


^Or students may elect to replace SPAN 1011  and SPAN 1012   with SPAN 1013  Elementary Spanish I & II (8 credits) 

^^Or students may elect to replace (SPAN 2010  or SPAN 2011 ) and SPAN 2012  with SPAN 2013  Intermediate Spanish I & II (8 credits)

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