Spanish Associate in Arts Pathway | Chabot College 2025

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Chabot College: Spanish

Term 1 — Fall

6 courses15 credits

Note for Advanced Students starting at SPA 1B or 2A

Major

Students who have studied 2 or more years of Spanish in High School may start at SPA 1B or SPA 2A level

Major

SPA 1A

Beginning Spanish

Major
5 credits
Prerequisites

GE AA/AS: English Composition

General Education
4 credits

GE AA/AS: Ethnic Studies

General Education
3 credits

Electives

Elective
3 credits

Student Educational Plan

Make a counseling appointment to develop your SEPC (comprehensive student educational plan).

Milestone

Tutoring

Get tutoring and academic support early in the semester.

Milestone

Financial Aid

Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). The priority deadline is March 2nd.

Milestone

Term 2 — Spring

5 courses15–18 credits

SPA 1B

Elementary Spanish 1

Major
5 credits
Prerequisites

GE AA/AS: Oral Communication and Critical Thinking

General Education
3–4 credits

GE AA/AS: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

General Education
3–5 credits

GE AA: Wellness - Areas of Health

General Education
3 credits

GE AA: Wellness - Physical Education Activity

General Education
1 credit

Review your SEP in DegreeWorks

Check in with your counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for summer/fall.

Milestone

Career Exploration & Preparation

Visit the Career Center to learn about jobs/internships and meet with a career counselor.

Milestone

Term 3 — Fall

5 courses15–18 credits

SPA 2A

Intermediate Spanish

Major
4 credits

SERV 5A

Service Learning for World Languages: Beginning

Major
2 credits
Prerequisites

GE AA: American Institutions

General Education
3 credits

GE AA/AS: Natural Sciences

General Education
3–5 credits

GE AA/AS: Social and Behavioral Sciences

General Education
3–4 credits

Apply for Transfer

Support and Activities

Reminder

Financial Aid

Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). Priority deadline is March 2nd.

Milestone

Review your SEP in DegreeWorks

Check in with your counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for spring classes.

Milestone

Term 4 — Spring

5 courses15–17 credits

SPA 2B

Advanced Spanish

Major
4 credits
Prerequisites

SERV 5B

Service Learning for World Languages: Intermediate

Major
2 credits
Prerequisites

GE AA/AS: Art and Humanities

General Education
3–5 credits

Electives

Elective
3 credits

Electives

Elective
3 credits

Graduation

Submit “Request for Degree or Certificate” form to Admissions & Records Office by April 1st

Milestone

General Education Certification

Submit GE Certification Request form if completing all general education courses prior to transfer.

Milestone

Program 1/1:
Chabot College: Spanish — Associate in Arts

60–68 credits

Term 1 — Fall | 15 credits

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
Note for Advanced Students starting at SPA 1B or 2A	Note for Advanced Students starting at SPA 1B or 2A	Major	- n/a
Students who have studied 2 or more years of Spanish in High School may start at SPA 1B or SPA 2A level	Students who have studied 2 or more years of Spanish in High School may start at SPA 1B or SPA 2A level	Major	- n/a
SPA 1A	Beginning Spanish	Major	5 credits
GE AA/AS: English Composition	GE AA/AS: English Composition	General Education	4 credits
GE AA/AS: Ethnic Studies	GE AA/AS: Ethnic Studies	General Education	3 credits
Electives	Electives	Elective	3 credits
Student Educational Plan	Make a counseling appointment to develop your SEPC (comprehensive student educational plan).	Milestone	- n/a
Tutoring	Get tutoring and academic support early in the semester.	Milestone	- n/a
Financial Aid	Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). The priority deadline is March 2nd.	Milestone	- n/a

Term 2 — Spring | 15–18 credits

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
SPA 1B	Elementary Spanish 1	Major	5 credits
GE AA/AS: Oral Communication and Critical Thinking	GE AA/AS: Oral Communication and Critical Thinking	General Education	3–4 credits
GE AA/AS: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning	GE AA/AS: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning	General Education	3–5 credits
GE AA: Wellness - Areas of Health	GE AA: Wellness - Areas of Health	General Education	3 credits
GE AA: Wellness - Physical Education Activity	GE AA: Wellness - Physical Education Activity	General Education	1 credit
Review your SEP in DegreeWorks	Check in with your counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for summer/fall.	Milestone	- n/a
Career Exploration & Preparation	Visit the Career Center to learn about jobs/internships and meet with a career counselor.	Milestone	- n/a

Term 3 — Fall | 15–18 credits

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
SPA 2A	Intermediate Spanish	Major	4 credits
SERV 5A	Service Learning for World Languages: Beginning	Major	2 credits
GE AA: American Institutions	GE AA: American Institutions	General Education	3 credits
GE AA/AS: Natural Sciences	GE AA/AS: Natural Sciences	General Education	3–5 credits
GE AA/AS: Social and Behavioral Sciences	GE AA/AS: Social and Behavioral Sciences	General Education	3–4 credits
Apply for Transfer	Support and Activities	Reminder	- n/a
Financial Aid	Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). Priority deadline is March 2nd.	Milestone	- n/a
Review your SEP in DegreeWorks	Check in with your counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for spring classes.	Milestone	- n/a

Term 4 — Spring | 15–17 credits

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
SPA 2B	Advanced Spanish	Major	4 credits
SERV 5B	Service Learning for World Languages: Intermediate	Major	2 credits
GE AA/AS: Art and Humanities	GE AA/AS: Art and Humanities	General Education	3–5 credits
Electives	Electives	Elective	3 credits
Electives	Electives	Elective	3 credits
Graduation	Submit “Request for Degree or Certificate” form to Admissions & Records Office by April 1st	Milestone	- n/a
General Education Certification	Submit GE Certification Request form if completing all general education courses prior to transfer.	Milestone	- n/a

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