Sacramento State Spanish
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Sacramento State lists for Spanish transfers starts with SPAN 47, SPAN 1A and SPAN 1B; the full list is below.

    114 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Sac State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    114
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Spanish

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    Major Requirements

    Sacramento State Spanish Major Preparation

    The courses Sacramento State lists as Spanish major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Sac State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Lower division requirements for spanish

    Required

    • SPAN 47 Introduction to Composition and Grammar Review

    Spanish language proficiency

    Complete all of these

    • SPAN 1A Elementary Spanish
    • SPAN 1B Elementary Spanish
    • SPAN 2A Intermediate Spanish
    • SPAN 2B Intermediate Spanish

    Also listed by Sac State

    Sac State lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

    Spanish electives

    • SPAN 42 Conversation in Spanish

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Sacramento State have a Spanish major for transfer students?

    Yes. Sacramento State offers Spanish and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Sacramento State for Spanish?

    Sacramento State's Spanish major preparation includes SPAN 47, SPAN 1A, SPAN 1B, SPAN 2A and SPAN 2B. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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