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Interest FormWhy Study [Department Name]
Write an overview explaining why students should study this subject. Focus on the nature of the field, its real-world relevance, and the academic or career opportunities it can lead to. If there are related programs or alternate paths (like career training), mention those and include links where appropriate.
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Why is it important or valuable in today’s world?
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What kinds of careers or industries do students enter after studying this?
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What degrees or credentials are offered?
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Are there related programs students might want to explore? If so, link to them (e.g., “Program Name”).
Example:
“If you are interested in biology but do not intend to transfer to a four-year institution,
you are encouraged to look into our Allied Health career training programs.”
Featured [Term] Course
Use this to showcase a unique or high-interest course in your department. Focus on what makes the course stand out—such as hands-on learning, fieldwork, local relevance, or skill-building. Keep the description concise but informative. Include course name, description, and a link to the course catalog or more info if available.
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Check out where you'll learn!Degrees & Certificates
View list below for programs offered at Foothill. Then select program map for a possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.
For program requirements and full course listings, view degrees and certificates information. [Link to dept degrees page]
Certificate of Achievement (CA)
Students who complete SPAN 1, 2, and 3 will earn a Certificate of Achievement in Spanish, and students who complete SPAN 4, 5, and 6 will earn a Certificate of Achievement in Spanish – Advanced. Earn certificates as you work toward a degree!
- View the Program Map for the sequence of courses required to earn our Certificate of Achievement in Spanish and Certificate of Achievement in Spanish – Advanced.
Associate in Arts (AA)
The A.A. degree is awarded to students who complete all the requirements in a major or area of emphasis in the liberal arts, social sciences and fields other than science, technology, engineering or mathematics. This degree also requires completion of the Foothill College General Education requirements or IGETC or CSU GE Breadth.
- View the Program Map for the suggested sequence of courses to earn our AA in Spanish.
Associate in Arts for Transfer
The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440, now codified in California Education Code sections 66746–66749) guarantees admission to California State University (CSU) system for any community college student who completes an associate degree for transfer. The Associate in Arts for Transfer (A.A.-T) or the Associate in Science for Transfer (A.S.-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing these degrees (A.A.-T or A.S.-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
- View the Program Map for the suggested sequence of courses to earn our AA-T in Spanish.
Credit By Exam
Students with prior knowledge of Spanish can receive credit by exam for one quarter of Spanish.
Quick Look at [Department Name] Courses
For a quick look at [Department] courses at Foothill, see list below. For complete course details, including units, hours and prerequisites, view course catalog. [Link to dept courses] For when a course is offered, view class schedule. [Link to dept schedule]
- SPAN 1 Elementary Spanish I
- SPAN 2 Elementary Spanish II
- SPAN 3 Elementary Spanish III
- SPAN 4 Intermediate Spanish I
- SPAN 5 Intermediate Spanish II
- SPAN 6 Intermediate Spanish III
- SPAN 51A Spanish for Health Care Workers
- SPAN 51B Spanish for Health Care Workers II
- SPAN 51C Spanish for Health Care Workers III
- SPAN 110 Elementary Spanish Conversation I
- SPAN 111 Elementary Spanish Conversation II
- SPAN 192 Training for Spanish Tutors
Frequent Asked Questions or Steps to Follow
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Ways to Experience More
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Related Programs and Degrees
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