Spanish Major, Concentration in Spanish/Education
The Spanish Major with a Minor in Secondary Education is intended for those students seeking a K-12 Teaching Certification in Spanish.
This program has been configured to maximize the potential of the student in today’s professional climate, consolidate their study of the language, as well as to prepare the student for admittance into graduate programs.
Students who major in Spanish will develop fluency in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and will study the culture, history and literature of Spain and the Americas.
Requirements for a Major in Spanish with Concentration in Spanish Secondary Education
36 credits including:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SP-210 & SP-211 | Intermediate Spanish I and Intermediate Spanish II 1,2 | 6 |
| SP-321 | Advanced Spanish Composition I 3 | 3 |
| SP-323 | Advanced Spanish Conversation Through Film | 3 |
| or SP-390 | Spanish for Native Speakers | |
| SP-326 | Spanish for the Professions | 3 |
| SP-331 | Spanish Civilization | 3 |
| SP-332 | Cultures of Latin America | 3 |
| or SP-333 | Hispanic Presence in US | |
| SP-355 | Effective Teaching of a Foreign Language | 3 |
| Spanish Literature courses 4 | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
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6 credits maximum: These courses may be waived by oral and/or written examination.
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Students with advanced knowledge of Spanish should begin at 300-level.
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Required of all students unless exempted by the Department of World Languages.
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9 credits minimum.
Students must also complete the requirements established by the Education Department. The course of study which leads to teaching certification is in Secondary Education.
A minimum grade of C- is required for all courses in the Major in Spanish with Concentration in Spanish Secondary Education.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| LASC | First-Year Seminar (FYS) | 3 |
| EN-101 | College Writing I | 3 |
| SP-210 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| ED-150 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession (HBS) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (QR) | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| EN-102 | College Writing II | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (NSP) | 4 |
| SP-211 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| ED-207 | The Adolescent in Schools & Society (ICW) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (CON) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| SP-321 | Advanced Spanish Composition I (TLC) | 3 |
| SP-323 or SP-390 | Advanced Spanish Conversation Through Film or Spanish for Native Speakers | 3 |
| ED-251 | Principles of Curriculum, Instruction, And Assessment in Middle and High School | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Course (GP) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (NSP) | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| SP-331 | Spanish Civilization | 3 |
| ED-270 | Diversity & Multicultural Ed (DIV) | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (QR) | 3 |
| SP-3xx+ | Upper Level Spanish Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| SP-326 | Spanish for the Professions | 3 |
| SP-332 or SP-333 | Cultures of Latin America or Hispanic Presence in US | 3 |
| ED-304 | Best Practices for English Language Learners | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 1-3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (CA) | 3 |
| Credits | 16-18 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| SP | 300/400 Literature Elective | 3 |
| SP | 300/400 Literature Elective | 3 |
| ED-351 | Exceptionalities and Accommodating Diverse Learners in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (USW) | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| LASC/SP | 300 or 400 Level Literature Elective | 3 |
| SP-355 | Effective Teaching of a Foreign Language | 3 |
| ED-353 | Assessment, Adjustment to Practice, and Classroom Management in the Secondary School | 3 |
| ED-383 | Prepracticum Experience in Secondary School | 1 |
| ED-371 | Methods and Materials in Humanities and Social Sciences At the Middle and Secondary Level. | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| ED-480 | Practicum Tchg Secondary Sch | 9 |
| ED-424 | Sem: Teaching Practicum | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120-122 | |
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Students must take and pass the MTEL in their subject matter to be admitted into Stage 3.
Students are required to meet with their academic advisor to review their courses for the upcoming semester. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation. First-year and transfer students with 45 or fewer credits at the time of admission shall complete two academic programs (a major/major or major/minor) to qualify for graduation. For more information, please view the MajorPlus section of this catalog.