Spanish Education

5-12 Certification

The Spanish education major requires a core program in Spanish of 38-50 hours with a minimum of 3 credit hours in a Spanish-speaking country. A prerequisite of 6 hours of beginning Spanish or demonstration of beginning level proficiency by examinations required. Student will also be required to fulfill the general education requirements and the professional education requirements for a teaching degree. The Spanish education major will equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary for becoming a highly-qualified Spanish teacher. The program requires that all graduating seniors function at the ADVANCED level of proficiency in Spanish as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines (intermediate--high is required by the State). The Spanish education major will do the following: equip students with a well-rounded understanding of Spanish grammar and Hispanic literature, history, and culture; prepare them to teach using the best methods and technology available for second language acquisition; require Spanish language and cultural immersion experience in the local community and overseas. Prerequisite: SPA117 and SPA118 or beginning level competency by examination.