Basic Spanish Language Certificate Crafton - Certificate of Achievement

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.
Requirements for transfer to another College/University may differ from associate degree requirements. Consult with a Counselor!
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This certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate in Spanish at an intermediate level. 

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Demonstrate language proficiency in Spanish at an intermediate level; demonstrate appropriate knowledge of some cultural differences between English speakers and Spanish speakers in regard to social interactions, beliefs, and values; demonstrate knowledge of some of the major events that have affected relationships between the United States and Spanish-speaking nations; recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino luminaries to literature, art, music, politics, and science; demonstrate knowledge of the contributions to the Spanish language from Arabic and from indigenous languages of America.

Program Map

O Available Online
GE General Education
Program Requirement

1st Semester

5 units
SPAN 101
College Spanish I
Introductory course beginning the development of the student's listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. Study of Spanish pronunciation, vocabulary, idioms, grammar and the Hispanic culture. NOTE: This course corresponds to the first year of high school Spanish.

Course Details:

2nd Semester

5 units
SPAN 102
College Spanish II
A continuation of SPAN 101. Further development of the student's listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. Study of Spanish vocabulary, idioms, grammar and the Hispanic culture. NOTE: This course corresponds to the second year of high school Spanish.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: SPAN 101

3rd Semester

5 units
SPAN 103
College Spanish III
A continuation of SPAN 102. Further development of the student's listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. Further study of Spanish vocabulary, idioms, more complex grammatical structures and the Hispanic culture, as it is reflected in cultural and literary readings.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: SPAN 102

Apply for Graduation!

Now that you are enrolled in your last semester of classes, it's time to apply for Graduation! Schedule an appointment with a counselor to complete a Graduation Check to make sure you are on track towards earning your degree/certificate. During your appointment, the counselor can assist you with submitting your Graduation Application. Feel free to review the Steps to Graduation prior to your appointment and be aware of the Graduation Application Deadlines found on Step 2.

Remember: you must RSVP in March if you would like to participate in the Commencement Ceremony held in May! We look forward to celebrating with you.

4th Semester

5 units
SPAN 104
College Spanish IV
A continuation of SPAN 103. In-depth study of Spanish grammar and the continued development of the student's listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Enhancement of the student's cultural awareness through reading, discussion, and written analysis of Hispanic cultural and literary readings.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: SPAN 103
  • Transfers to UC