Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2016 - 2018 CNM Catalog, Volume 49 Program: Modern Languages (AA), Spanish Concentration

Modern Languages (AA), Spanish Concentration

School of Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS)

Modern Languages courses develop listening, reading, and writing skills in the learning of languages other than English. Spanish, Portuguese, French and Arabic are some of the most widely spoken languages in the world. This program is useful for both the new and heritage speaker.

This program is designed to meet the requirements of an Associate of Arts in Modern Languages from CNM and prepare a student to obtain a Bachelor of Arts at the University of New Mexico or New Mexico State University. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the four year transfer school to confirm specific admission and degree requirements.

See Recommended Sequence of Courses

Approximate Costs of this Educational Option

  • Cost of Attendance
  • Tuition
  • Books
  • Program and Course Fees

Financial Aid Considerations

  • This is a financial aid eligible program.
  • Direct Subsidized Loans: 150 percent rule
 

Educational and Career Opportunities

Part of this degree will include a certificate for Spanish; this can be used on résumé and employment applications for our graduates.

Program Proficiencies and/or Prerequisites

Students may demonstrate proficiency in these areas either by Diploma/GPA, placement exam scores, or specific course work.

  • MATH 1210 or MATH 1310 or Math Proficiency 3 
  • Reading & Writing Proficiency 2 

Recommended Sequence of Courses

 

Term 1

 

Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
  • Mathematics Requirement 3-4 credit hour(s)
  • ENG 1101 - College Writing 3 credit hour(s)
  • Program Approved Elective 4-6 credit hour(s)
  • IT 1010 - Computer Concepts and Software Applications 3 credit hour(s)

    Term 2

     

    Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    ENG 1102 - Analytic and Argumentative Writing 3 credit hour(s)
  • Fine Arts Requirement 3 credit hour(s)
  • Laboratory Science Requirement 4 credit hour(s)
  •  Program Approved Elective 4-6 credit hour(s)
  • Term 3

    • Modern Language Elective 4 credit hour(s) *
    • Humanities Requirement 3 credit hour(s)
    • Laboratory Science Requirement 4 credit hour(s)
    • Program Approved Elective  3-4 credit hour(s)
    • Social/Behavioral Science Requirement 3 credit hour(s)

    Term 4

     

    Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    COMM 1130 - Public Speaking 3 credit hour(s)

    or

    COMM 2221 - Interpersonal Communication Studies 3 credit hour(s)

     

  • Modern Language Elective 4 credit hour(s) *
  • Program Approved Elective 6 credit hour(s)
  • Social/Behavioral Science Requirement 3 credit hour(s)
  • Associate of Arts in Modern Languages, Spanish Concentration 60-66 credit hours


    * Any Arabic (ARBC), French (FREN), or Portuguese (PORT)

    Program Approved Electives

     

    Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    SPAN 1101 - Beginning Spanish 4 credit hour(s)
    SPAN 1102 - Beginning Spanish II 4 credit hour(s)
    SPAN 1103 - Beginning Spanish I Conversation 3 credit hour(s)
    SPAN 1111 - Heritage Spanish Language 4 credit hour(s)
    SPAN 1112 - Heritage Spanish Language II 4 credit hour(s)
    SPAN 2096-2996 - Special Topics 3 credit hour(s)
    SPAN 2201 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 credit hour(s)
    SPAN 2202 - Intermediate Spanish II 3 credit hour(s)
    SPAN 2203 - Intermediate Spanish II Conversation 3 credit hour(s)
    SPAN 2277 - The Art and Skill of Translation 3 credit hour(s)
    SPAN 2280 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature 3 credit hour(s)
    SPAN 2375 - Accelerated Beginning Spanish 6 credit hour(s)
    SPAN 2376 - Accelerated Intermediate Spanish 6 credit hour(s)
    Notes: