Spanish Education Area, P-12 Teaching Certification

Mission

The Spanish Education P-12 program enables students to teach Spanish P-12 by achieving proficiency in reading, speaking, writing, and listening, and developing an understanding of the Spanish language and broader Hispanic culture.  The Spanish Education curriculum is designed based on the national guidelines (5Cs) from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

Objectives

  • The program will provide standards of academic excellence.
  • The major in Spanish Education P-12 provides knowledge and understanding of other cultures, including their art, film, literature, history, music, etc.
  • The major is designed to help students develop an understanding of current theories of foreign language learning through the implications of key research for teaching in all P-12 levels.
  • Make comparison to other languages and develop insights into the nature of language and culture
  • Participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world

Course Offerings

Spanish Education Area, P-12 Teaching Certification: 69 Hours

Core Courses: 12 Hours
Take each course on this list:
SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I 3
SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II 3
SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I 3
SPA 212 Intermediate Spanish II 3

Required Courses: 6 Hours
Choose two courses from this list:
SPA 310 Reading and Culture 3
SPA 315 Advanced Conversational Spanish 3
SPA 320 Introduction to Literary Analysis 3

Elective Courses: 12 Hours
Choose four courses from this list:

SPA 331 Spanish Civilization and Culture 3
SPA 332 Latin American Civilization and culture 3
SPA 365 Hispanic Women Writers 3
SPA 370 Hispanic Cinema and Cultures 3
SPA 375 Advanced Grammar and Composition 3
SPA 380 Special Topics 3
SPA 390 Indendent Study 3
SPA 410 Survey of Spanish Literature 3
SPA 415 - Survey of Latin American Literature 3

Methods/Study Abroad: 6 Hours
SPA 350 Teaching of Foreign Language P-12 3
SPA 360 Spanish Study Abroad 3

Professional Education Courses: 33 Hours
Take each course on this list:
ED 199 Entry to Teacher Preparation 0
ED 220 Introduction to Teaching 3
ED 300 Human Development and Learning Theory 3
ED 310 Instructional Technology 3
ED 325 Teaching Diverse Learners 3
ED 359 Content Literacy 3
ED 390 Assessment and Instructional Strategies 3
ED 414 Classroom Management 3
ED 450 Student Teaching 12