Program Requirements Guide 2021-2022

Associate of Arts DEGREE Spanish Transfer Pathway

Program Overview Program Faculty Program Advisors Pathway Advisors are the Academic Advisors for The Spanish Transfer Pathway focuses on the Angela De La Cruz Spanish language and related dialects. It includes the Associate of Arts degree and are located in [email protected] instruction in philology, Modern Castillan, Latin the Advising Center, Room 1340, Main Floor. For American and regional Spanish dialects, and assistance or additional information, please call applications in business, science/technology, and our Advising Center at 651.846.1739 or email: other settings. Program Requirements [email protected]  Check off when completed Career Opportunities Additional Requirements After completing four Spanish course semesters Pathway Requirements Cr • At least 60 earned college-level credits at Saint Paul College students will be well (40 MnTC credits and 20 additional MnTC,   SPAN 1710 Beginning Spanish I ...... 5 prepared to continue with a major or minor in pre-major or elective credits)   SPAN 1720 Beginning Spanish II...... 5 Spanish at the college level and/or a certification • A grade of “C” or better in ENGL1711 program. With a degree in Spanish one can work   SPAN 1730 Intermediate Spanish I ...... 5 in a number of fields within the government and   SPAN 1740 Intermediate Spanish II...... 5 • Associate of Arts (AA) cumulative GPA of 2.0 education systems. Pathway Total ...... 20 • Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) cumulative GPA of 2.0 Program Outcomes MnTC Requirements Cr • Meet Saint Paul College residency 1. Demonstrate intermediate-level writing requirement: 20 credits. This requirement Refer to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Course List may be reduced to 12 credits with transfer of proficiency including grammar structure, for each Goal Area tense, mood and syntax as defined by at least 12 college-level credits from another  Goal 1: Communication ...... 9 the American Council on the Teaching of Minnesota State College and University or ENGL 1711 Composition 1 – 4 cr Foreign Languages guidelines. the University of Minnesota. ENGL 1712 Composition 2 – 2 cr 2. Demonstrate intermediate-level reading COMM 17XX- 3 cr comprehension in the Spanish language  Goal 2: Critical Thinking as defined by the American Council on the Fulfilled when 10 goal areas (40 credits) are Program Start Dates Teaching of Foreign Languages guidelines. completed. Fall, Spring, Summer 3. Engage in conversation using standard  Goal 3 Natural Science...... 7 Spanish in daily life situations. Two courses from two different disciplines, one of Course Sequence 4. Compare and contrast U.S. culture and that which must be a lab course. of the Spanish speaking world.  Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning. . . . 3 Students are allowed to take the courses in any One course numbered between sequence. However, all course prerequisites need 5. Demonstrate culturally appropriate behavior 1700-1799 or 2700-2799. to be followed. For specific suggestions, please in specific situations.  Goal 5: History, Social Sciences and speak with a Pathway Advisor or the program faculty. Students should consult with the Program Behavioral Sciences ...... 9 Transfer Opportunities Advisor each semester. Three courses from two different disciplines. Saint Paul College has a transfer articulation  Goal 6: Humanities & Fine Arts...... 9 Not all courses are offered each semester, a agreement between the following program and Three courses from two different disciplines. selection of courses is offered summer term. post-secondary institution for the baccalaureate  degree program listed below. Goal Areas 7-10 Select courses to meet all 10 Goal Areas For more information please go to MnTC Requirements Total...... 40 Minimum Program Entry Requirements saintpaul.edu/Transfer. Students entering this program must meet Total Program Credits ...... 60 Spanish Transfer Pathway the following minimum program entry If courses are counted in both the Pathway requirements: BA Spanish Requirements and the MnTC Requirements students Bemidji State University may need to complete additional classes to reach the Reading: Score of 250+ or grade BS Spanish 60 credit total. of “C” or better in READ 0722 or READ 0724 or EAPP 0900 Minnesota State University, Mankato BA Spanish Writing: Score of 250+ on Reading Comprehension or grade of “C” or Minnesota State University, Moorhead better in ENGL 0922 or EAPP 0900 BA Spanish St. Cloud State University Arithmetic: Score of 200+ BS Spanish Assessment Results and Prerequisites: St. Cloud State University Students admitted into Saint Paul College BA Spanish programs may need to complete additional courses based on assessment results and Winona State University course prerequisite requirements. Certain MATH, READ, and ENGL courses have additional prerequisites. Information is subject to change. This Program Requirements Guide is not a contract. TPSP

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