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 culture of the Spanish-speaking world. 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