Online Degrees at OCCC
Spanish - Associate in Arts
Enhance your career with a degree in Spanish as a complement to diverse careers (medical, banking, insurance, legal, business) in need of bilingual personnel to assist clients.
- Fully online classes that help you balance work, daily life, and education.
- Acquire valuable Spanish conversational, reading, writing and listening skills designed to meet the growing need for bilingual communications in our diverse community.
- Learn from dedicated and passionate, highly-qualified faculty with real-world experience who are committed to your academic and professional success.
- Receive personalized academic and career support to guide you throughout your educational journey and beyond.
Spanish Overview
Students who complete the online Spanish – Associate in Arts degree will learn one of the most widely-spoken languages in the world. In addition to learning to understand, speak, read, and write Spanish, students will gain an understanding of the cultures of the Hispanic peoples of the world, including the millions who reside in the United States. An associate degree in Modern Languages-Spanish gives the student the background needed to transfer to a four-year college or university. After graduating, language students may find career opportunities in teaching, travel, broadcasting, translating, interpreting, law enforcement, international business, government service, or social service. With flexible class schedules and access to expert faculty, you will gain valuable skills that will prepare you for success in the numerous careers where Spanish skills are a valuable asset.
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- Diversifies Studies Graduate 2023
Careers in Spanish as a Second Language, including careers in a wide variety of fields such as:
- Education
- Social Work
- Government Service
- Interpretation/Translation
- Tourism
- Law Enforcement
- Health Care
- Insurance
- Business
- Others
Be ready to pursue a fulfilling career in today’s diverse bilingual world where Spanish is a definite asset throughout the business world, healthcare fields, legal community, social services, and service industries.Be ready to pursue a fulfilling career in today’s dynamic business world.
Spanish Educator
Provide Spanish language instruction to students K-12 or in higher education.
Bilingual Interpreter/translator (medical, social services, law enforcement, court system, freelance translation/interpreting)
Provide interpreting services in the courtroom, for law enforcement, for physicians, among others fields of public service.
Courses & Curriculum Overview
The Spanish – Associate in Arts degree equips you with a strong foundation in essential conversational Spanish speaking skills and enhanced cultural understanding of diverse cultures in the Hispanic world. This program opens doors to new career opportunities and seamless transition to higher level programs in education, social work, government service, public service, mission work, legal fields and law enforcement, business areas including banking, sales and insurance.
- Learn foundational Spanish language concepts including speaking, reading, writing, listening skills and important aspects of Latino culture necessary to acquire a practical use of Spanish as a lifelong learner and to apply in diverse professions.
- Develop communication skills for success in Spanish-speaking, Hispanic environments, including written, oral, and interpersonal communication.
- Explore real-world scenarios (medical, public service, government service, social work, mission work, hotel/restaurant/tourism industries, international and local business, that put your knowledge and skills to work.
- Explore real-world scenarios that put your knowledge of Hispanic culture and Spanish conversational skills to work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all the classes in the Spanish – Associate in Arts degree program are offered entirely online, with group work via zoom and another learning platform for oral engagement.
The Spanish – Associate in Arts degree can be completed in as few as two years.
Classes start in fall and spring 16 weeks, in order for students to get a strong foundation in Spanish. Summer sections are fast-paced 8-week terms, requiring excellent time-management skills.
It depends. Contact our online student success advisor and we’ll be happy to review your specific situation and help create a plan together.
The current tuition and fee rates can be found online. https://www.occc.edu/bursar/tuition-fees/ There are also a number of financial assistance opportunity to help you pay for school. Paying for College
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Going to school is a big decision. Our student success advisors are excited and ready to help you step-by-step through the entire process.
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