REFER TO THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTED CURRICULUM AND THE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AS A GUIDE FOR COMPLETING THIS PROGRAM

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE (0001) – FOREIGN LANGUAGE PRE-MAJOR

Are you planning to earn an Associate in Arts degree and then transfer to a four-year college or university to major in Foreign Language? We strongly encourage you to consult with a SWIC Advisor prior to enrolling each semester.  We also advise you to familiarize yourself with the specific requirements of the four-year institution where you plan to transfer.

Fulfill the General Education and other institutional requirements for the Associate in Arts degree listed in the printed or Online College Catalog. General Education course preferences may vary by transfer institution.

As you fulfill your degree requirements, it is strongly recommended that you take the following classes;

• First semester foreign language (FREN 101, GERM 101, SPAN 101)
• Second semester foreign language (FREN 102, GERM 102, SPAN 102)
• Third semester foreign language (FREN 201, GERM 201, SPAN 201)
• Fourth semester foreign language (FREN 202, GERM 202, SPAN 202)

Most four-year colleges and universities will accept the following classes as Foreign Language major credit:

• SPAN 211-Conversational Spanish I (for students majoring in Spanish)
• SPAN 212-Conversational Spanish II (for students majoring in Spanish)

The optional courses listed below may be applicable toward a baccalaureate Foreign Language major. Please keep in mind that most transfer institutions limit the number of credit hours taken within a student’s major field of study at the community college level. To ensure the acceptance of such courses toward your intended major, check with the four-year institution where you are transferring or a SWIC Advistor regarding their applicability.

• Language courses in a second foreign language
• History courses
• Geography courses

Fulfill all other Associate in Arts degree requirements listed in the printed or Online College Catalog.

Apply for graduation by the date published in the College Calendar.

Earn at least 64 transferable credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 to graduate from SWIC. Many transfer institutions require a higher GPA for admission to the institution and/or specific majors.

Note: Enrollment in many transfer classes is based on your score on the assessment placement test and/or your fulfillment of course prerequisites.