Languages

Learn how to comprehend and communicate in a new language while acquiring cultural knowledge that will improve your interpersonal relations and enrich your global perspective.

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A student who majors in a language will be able to successfully comprehend and communicate with speakers of that language. Additionally, a student will acquire cultural understanding and expand their global point of view. Language study also benefits creative thought and mental flexibility. Majoring in a language increases job opportunities in many areas: education, translation and interpreting, tourism and hospitality, public health, business, sales, law enforcement, national security, international relations, among others.

Program Length

Four semesters.

Transfer Options

A student who follows this course of study will be ready to transfer to any UC, CSU, many out-of-state colleges and universities, and private institutions. IVC has transfer agreements with UCI (TAG), UCLA (TAP) and CSUs (AA-T).

Program Specific Support

A student taking a language course will have access to free in-person tutoring in Japanese, Sign Language, and Spanish, and free online tutoring in Spanish. Additionally, students may have opportunities to participate in on campus clubs and conversational groups.

Transfer, Degrees and/or Certificates

Sample Academic Plans

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American Sign Language (ASL)

AA COA CSU Transfer

This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor and check the catalog for full requirements.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
ASL 21	Beginning American Sign Language I	C2 & Major	4
WR 1	College Writing 1	A2	4
MATH 10*	Introduction to Statistics	B4	3
Learning & Self Development	Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course	E	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
ASL 22	Beginning American Sign Language II	C2 & Major	4
ASL 15**	American Deaf Culture	C2 & Major	3
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking GE Course	A3	3-4
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	A1	3
Arts	Arts GE Course	C1	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
ASL 23	Intermediate American Sign Language I	Major	4
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	B1	3
Science Lab	Physical Science Lab	B3	1
HIST 20 or HIST 21	American History Course	D	3
Ethnic Studies	Ethnic Studies GE Course	F	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
ASL 24	Intermediate American Sign Language II	Major	4
Life Science	Life Science GE Course	B2	3
PS 1	American Government	D	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		3

* Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU math transfer requirement in CSU GE Area B4.
** Students can take ASL 15 any semester.

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check the catalog for full requirements.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
ASL 21	Beginning American Sign Language I	Major	4
WR 1	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH	Math GE Course	2	3-5
LIFELONG HEALTH*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
ASL 22	Beginning American Sign Language II	Major	4
ASL 15**	American Deaf Culture	Major	3
CRITICAL THINKING	Critical Thinking	1C	3-4
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	1B	3
AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS	American Institutions GE Course	8	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
ASL 23	Intermediate American Sign Language I	Major	4
SOCIAL SCIENCES	Social Sciences GE Course	4	3
LIFELONG HEALTH*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9	1
CULTURAL DIVERSITY	Cultural Diversity GE Course	5	3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
ASL 24	Intermediate American Sign Language II	Major	4
NATURAL SCIENCES	Natural Sciences GE Course	3	3
HUMANITIES	Humanities GE Course	6	3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

* Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.
** Students can take ASL 15 any semester.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
ASL 21	Beginning American Sign Language I		4

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
ASL 22	Beginning American Sign Language II		4
ASL 15*	American Deaf Culture		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
ASL 23	Intermediate American Sign Language I		4

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
ASL 24	Intermediate American Sign Language II		4

* Students can take ASL 15 any semester.

*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.

Chinese

AA COA CSU Transfer UC Transfer

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
		IGETC Area/Major	Units
CHI 1	Beginning Chinese I	6 & Major	5
WR 1	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH 10*	Introduction to Statistics	2A	3
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	1C	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
CHI 2	Beginning Chinese II	3B & Major	5
WR 2	College Writing Critical Thinking	1B	4
ARTS	Arts GE Course	3A	3
Social Science**	Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course	4	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
CHI 3	Intermediate Chinese I	3B & Major	5
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	5A	3
Social Science**	Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course	4	3
Major/Elective	UC Transfer Major or Elective Course		3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		1

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
CHI 4	Intermediate Chinese II	3B & Major	5
Social Science**	Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course	4	3
Biological Science	Biological Science GE Course	5B	3
Biological Science Lab	Biological Science Lab	5C	1
Major/Elective	UC Transfer Major or Elective Course	Various	3

*Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the UC math transfer requirement in IGETC GE Area 2A.
**Students are required to take courses from two different categories in IGETC GE Area 4. Please refer to the IGETC GE Pattern for details.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
CHI 1	Beginning Chinese I	C2 & Major	5
WR 1	College Writing 1	A2	4
MATH 10*	Introduction to Statistics	B4	3
Learning & Self Development	Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course	E	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
CHI 2	Beginning Chinese II	C2 & Major	5
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking GE Course	A3	3-4
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	A1	3
Arts	Arts GE Course	C1	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
CHI 3	Intermediate Chinese I	Major	5
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	B1	3
Science Lab	Physical Science Lab	B3	1
HIST 20 or HIST 21	American History Course	D	3
Ethnic Studies	Ethnic Studies GE Course	F	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
CHI 4	Intermediate Chinese II	Major	5
Life Science	Life Science GE Course	B2	3
PS 1	American Government	D	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		2

*Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU math transfer requirement in CSU GE Area B4.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
CHI 1	Beginning Chinese I	Major	5
WR 1	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH	Math GE Course	2	3-5
LIFELONG HEALTH*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
CHI 2	Beginning Chinese II	Major	5
CRITICAL THINKING	Critical Thinking	1C	3-4
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	1B	3
AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS	American Institutions GE Course	8	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
CHI 3	Intermediate Chinese I	Major	5
SOCIAL SCIENCES	Social Sciences GE Course	4	3
LIFELONG HEALTH*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9	1
CULTURAL DIVERSITY	Cultural Diversity GE Course	5	3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
CHI 4	Intermediate Chinese II	Major	5
NATURAL SCIENCES	Natural Sciences GE Course	3	3
HUMANITIES	Humanities GE Course	6	3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		2

Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check the catalog for full requirements.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
CHI 1	Beginning Chinese I		5

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
CHI 2	Beginning Chinese II		5

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
CHI 3	Intermediate Chinese I		5

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
CHI 4	Intermediate Chinese II		5

French

AA CSU Transfer UC Transfer

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
FR 1 or 1H	Beginning French I or I Honors	6 & Major	5
WR 1	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH 10*	Introduction to Statistics	2A	3
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	1C	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
FR 2	Beginning French II	3B & Major	5
WR 2	College Writing Critical Thinking	1B	4
Arts	Arts GE Course	3A	3
Social Science**	Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course	4	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
FR 3	Intermediate French I	3B & Major	5
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	5A	3
Social Science**	Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course	4	3
Major/Elective	UC Transfer Major or Elective Course	Various	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		1

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
FR 4	Intermediate French II	Major	5
Social Science**	Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course	4	3
Biological Science	Biological Science GE Course	5B	3
Biological Science Lab	Biological Science Lab	5C	1
Major/Elective	UC Transfer Major or Elective Course	Various	3

Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the UC math transfer requirement in IGETC GE Area 2A.
Students are required to take courses from two different categories in IGETC GE Area 4. Please refer to the IGETC GE Pattern for details.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
FR 1 or 1H	Beginning French I or I Honors	C2 & Major	5
WR 1	College Writing 1	A2	4
MATH 10*	Introduction to Statistics	B4	3
Learning & Self Dev.	Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course	E	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
FR 2	Beginning French II	C2 & Major	5
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking GE Course	A3	3-4
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	A1	3
Arts	Arts GE Course	C1	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
FR 3	Intermediate French I	Major	5
HIST 20 or HIST 21	American History Course	D	3
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	B1	3
Science Lab	Physical Science Lab	B3	1
Ethnic Studies	Ethnic Studies GE Course	F	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
FR 4	Intermediate French II	Major	5
FR 10	Intermediate Conversational French	Major	3
PS 1	American Government	D	3
Social Science	Life Science GE Course	B2	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		2

Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU math transfer requirement in CSU GE Area B4.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
FR 1 or 1H	Beginning French I or I Honors	7 & Major	5
WR 1	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH	Math GE Course	2	3-5
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
FR 2	Beginning French II	Major	5
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking	1C	3-4
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	1B	3
American Institutions	American Institutions GE Course	8	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
FR 3	Intermediate French I	Major	5
Social Sciences	Social Sciences GE Course	4	3
Humanities	Humanities GE Course	6	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	1
Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences GE Course	3	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
FR 4	Intermediate French II	Major	5
FR 10	Intermediate Conversational French	Major	3
Cultural Diversity	Cultural Diversity GE Course	5	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		2

Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.

Japanese

AA COA CSU Transfer UC Transfer

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
JA 1 or 1H	Beginning Japanese I or I Honors	6 & Major	5
WR 1	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH 10*	Introduction to Statistics	2A	3
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	1C	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
JA 2 or 2H	Beginning Japanese II or II Honors (JA 2H Spring Only)	3B & Major	5
WR 2	College Writing Critical Thinking	1B	4
Arts	Arts GE Course	3A	3
Social Science**	Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course	4	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
JA 3	Intermediate Japanese I	3B & Major	5
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	5A	3
Social Science**	Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course	4	3
Major/Elective	UC Transfer Major or Elective Course	Various	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		1

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
JA 4	Intermediate Japanese II (JA 4 Spring Only)	Major	5
Social Science**	Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course	4	3
Biological Science	Biological Science GE Course	5B	3
Biological Science Lab	Biological Science Lab	5C	1
Major/Elective	UC Transfer Major or Elective Course	Various	3

Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the UC math transfer requirement in IGETC GE Area 2A.
Students are required to take courses from two different categories in IGETC GE Area 4. Please refer to the IGETC GE Pattern for details.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
JA 1 or 1H	Beginning Japanese I or I Honors	C2 & Major	5
WR 1	College Writing 1	A2	4
MATH 10*	Introduction to Statistics	B4	3
Learning & Self Dev	Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course	E	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
JA 2 or 2H	Beginning Japanese II or II Honors (JA 2H Spring Only)	C2 & Major	5
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking GE Course	A3	3-4
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	A1	3
Arts	Arts GE Course	C1	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
JA 3	Intermediate Japanese I	Major	5
JA 10	Intermediate Conversational Japanese (JA 10 Fall Only)	Major	3
Physical Science Lab	Physical Science GE Course	B1	3
Science Lab	Physical Science Lab	B3	1
Ethnic Studies	Ethnic Studies GE Course	F	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
JA 4	Intermediate Japanese II (JA 4 Spring Only)	Major	5
HIST 20 or HIST 21	American History Course	D	3
PS 1	American Government	D	3
Life Science	Life Science GE Course	B2	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		2

Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU math transfer requirement in CSU GE Area B4.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
JA 1 or 1H	Beginning Japanese I or I Honors	7 & Major	5
WR 1	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH	Math GE Course	2	3-5
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
JA 2 or 2H	Beginning Japanese II or II Honors (JA 2H Spring Only)	Major	5
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking	1C	3-4
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	1B	3
American Institutions	American Institutions GE Course	8	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
JA 3	Intermediate Japanese I	Major	5
JA 10	Intermediate Conversational Japanese (JA 10 Fall Only)	Major	3
Social Sciences	Social Sciences GE Course	4	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9	1
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
JA 4	Intermediate Japanese II (JA 4 Spring Only)	Major	5
Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences GE Course	3	3
Cultural Diversity	Cultural Diversity GE Course	5	3
Humanities	Humanities GE Course	6	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		2

Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check the catalog for full requirements.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
JA 1	Beginning Japanese I		5

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
JA 2	Beginning japanese II		5

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
JA 3	Intermediate Japanese I		5

Semester X

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
JA 4	Intermediate Japanese II		5

Spanish

AA CSU Transfer UC Transfer

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
SPAN 1 or 1H	Beginning Spanish I or I Honors (SPAN 1H Fall Only)	6 & Major	5
MATH 10*	Introduction to Statistics	2A	3
WR 1	College Writing 1	1A	4
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	1C	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
SPAN 2 or 2H	Beginning Spanish II or II Honors (SPAN 2H Spring Only)	3B & Major	5
WR 2	College Writing 2 - Critical Thinking	1B	4
ARTS	Arts GE Course	3A	3
SOCIAL SCIENCE**	Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course	4	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
SPAN 3	Intermediate Spanish I	3B & Major	5
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE	Biological Science GE Course	5B	3
SOCIAL SCIENCE**	Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course	4	3
MAJOR/ELECTIVE	Transfer Major or Elective Course	Various	3
TRANSFER ELECTIVE	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		1

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
SPAN 4	Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 4 Spring Only)	Major	5
SPAN 10	Intermediate Conversational Spanish (SPAN 10 Spring Only)	Major	3
SOCIAL SCIENCE**	Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course	4	3
PHYSICAL SCIENCE	Physical Science GE Course	5A	3
PHYSICAL SCIENCE LAB	Physical Science Lab	5C	1

Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the UC math transfer requirement in IGETC GE Area 2A.
Students are required to take courses from two different categories in IGETC GE Area 4. Please refer to the IGETC GE Pattern for details.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
SPAN 1 or 1H	Beginning Spanish I or Beginning Spanish I Honors (SPAN 1H Fall Only)	C2 & Major	5
MATH 10*	Introduction to Statistics	B4	3
WR 1	College Writing 1	A2	4
LEARNING & SELF DEV	Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course	E	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
SPAN 2 or 2H	Beginning Spanish II or Beginning Spanish II Honors (SPAN 2H Spring Only)	C2 & Major	5
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	A1	3
CRITICAL THINKING	Critical Thinking GE Course	A3	3-4
ARTS	Arts GE Course	C1	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
SPAN 3	Intermediate Spanish I	Major	5
HIST 20 or HIST 21	American History Course	D	3
PHYSICAL SCIENCE	Physical Science GE Course	B1	3
SCIENCE LAB	Physical Science Lab	B3	1
ETHNIC STUDIES	Ethnic Studies GE Course	D	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
SPAN 4	Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 4 Spring Only)	Major	5
SPAN 10	Intermediate Conversational Spanish (SPAN 4 Spring Only)	Major	3
PS 1	American Government	D	3
LIFE SCIENCE	Life Science GE Course	B2	3
TRANSFER ELECTIVE	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		2

Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU math transfer requirement in CSU GE Area B4.

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific education goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
SPAN 1 or 1H	Beginning Spanish I or Beginning Spanish I or I Honors (SPAN 1H Fall Only)	7 & Major	5
MATH*	Math GE Course	2	3-5
WR 1	College Writing 1	1A	4
LIFELONG HEALTH*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
SPAN 2 or 2H	Beginning Spanish II or Beginning Spanish II or II Honors (SPAN 2H Spring Only)	Major	5
CRITICAL THINKING	Critical Thinking	1C	3-4
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	1B	3
AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS	American Institutions GE Course	8	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
SPAN 3	Intermediate Spanish I	Major	5
SOCIAL SCIENCES	Social Sciences GE Course	4	3
CULTURAL DIVERSITY	Cultural Diversity GE Course	5	3
LIFELONG HEALTH*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	1
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
SPAN 4	Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 4 Spring Only)	Major	5
SPAN 10	Intermediate Conversational Spanish (SPAN 10 Spring Only)	Major	3
NATURAL SCIENCES	Natural Sciences GE Course	3	3
HUMANITIES	Humanities GE Course	6	3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		2

Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.

Explore Careers

Postsecondary Foreign Language and Literature Teachers

Median Salary

$105,266

Job Growth

+10%

Education

Bachelor's Degree
9%

Master's Degree
18%

Doctoral or More
73%

View Career

Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

New workers start around $55,964. Normal pay is $105,266 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $199,655.

Education

Bachelor's Degree
9%

Master's Degree
18%

Doctoral or More
73%

Core Tasks

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as how to speak and write a foreign language and the cultural aspects of areas where a particular language is used.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in scholarly journals, books, or electronic media.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and activities.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Write letters of recommendation for students.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
Organize and direct study abroad programs.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Participate in campus and community events.

Median Salary

$105,266

Job Growth

+10%

Middle School Teachers

Median Salary

$90,312

Job Growth

-1%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
2%

Associate's Degree
6%

Bachelor's Degree
77%

Master's Degree
15%

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Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

New workers start around $58,072. Normal pay is $90,312 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $114,269.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
2%

Associate's Degree
6%

Bachelor's Degree
77%

Master's Degree
15%

Core Tasks

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Assign lessons and correct homework.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.
Organize and label materials and display students' work.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from such activities.
Coordinate and supervise extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

Median Salary

$90,312

Job Growth

-1%

Secondary School Teachers

Median Salary

$88,276

Job Growth

-11%

Education

Bachelor's Degree
67%

Master's Degree
28%

Doctoral or More
4%

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Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

New workers start around $58,638. Normal pay is $88,276 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $116,604.

Education

Bachelor's Degree
67%

Master's Degree
28%

Doctoral or More
4%

Core Tasks

Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need.

Median Salary

$88,276

Job Growth

-11%

Interpreters and Translators

Median Salary

$61,507

Job Growth

+33%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
8%

Certificate
1%

Associate's Degree
4%

Bachelor's Degree
55%

Master's Degree
32%

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Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

New workers start around $31,241. Normal pay is $61,507 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $159,202.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
8%

Certificate
1%

Associate's Degree
4%

Bachelor's Degree
55%

Master's Degree
32%

Core Tasks

Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.
Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.
Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary.
Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.
Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.
Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.
Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.
Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.

Median Salary

$61,507

Job Growth

+33%

Tour Guides and Escorts

Median Salary

$38,485

Job Growth

-45%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
26%

Certificate
8%

Some College
2%

Associate's Degree
31%

Bachelor's Degree
32%

Master's Degree
2%

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Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.

New workers start around $24,145. Normal pay is $38,485 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $80,372.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
26%

Certificate
8%

Some College
2%

Associate's Degree
31%

Bachelor's Degree
32%

Master's Degree
2%

Core Tasks

Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions.
Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, or art galleries.
Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices.
Conduct educational activities for school children.
Research various topics, including site history, environmental conditions, and clients' skills and abilities to plan appropriate expeditions, instruction, and commentary.
Provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors.
Select travel routes and sites to be visited based on knowledge of specific areas.

Median Salary

$38,485

Job Growth

-45%

Travel Guides

Median Salary

$38,485

Job Growth

-45%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
33%

Some College
40%

Associate's Degree
11%

Bachelor's Degree
12%

Master's Degree
3%

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Plan, organize, and conduct long-distance travel, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.

New workers start around $24,145. Normal pay is $38,485 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $80,372.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
33%

Some College
40%

Associate's Degree
11%

Bachelor's Degree
12%

Master's Degree
3%

Core Tasks

Plan tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites.
Resolve any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations.
Sell travel packages.
Arrange for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, equipment, and the availability of medical personnel.
Evaluate services received on the tour, and report findings to tour organizers.
Lead individuals or groups to tour site locations and describe points of interest.
Verify amounts and quality of equipment prior to expeditions or tours.
Pay bills and record checks issued.
Attend to special needs of tour participants.
Give advice on sightseeing and shopping.
Provide tourists with assistance in obtaining permits and documents such as visas, passports, and health certificates, and in converting currency.

Median Salary

$38,485

Job Growth

-45%

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