Spanish, BA (Teaching Emphasis)
The department regularly prepares students to meet state licensure requirements for teaching grades P-12. In addition to the usual requirements for the BA in Spanish, all students planning to teach must take SP 324 Civilization of Spain, SP 326 Civilization of Latin America and ED 368 Methods of Teaching Foreign Language or equivalent course in ED. Students must also be formally admitted to the University’s Professional Teacher Education Program and fulfill that program’s requirements. For admission requirements, see the Education section in this catalog.
Degree Requirements
In addition to the requirements stated below, students must complete 34-35 hours of General Education, all requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree, and any additional hours needed to reach the minimum 120 credit hours required for graduation. Some of the courses below may also fulfill general education or other degree requirements. Please see your advisor for more information.
Students seeking certification to teach Spanish must also be formally admitted to the University’s Professional Teacher Education Programs.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses Inside Department | ||
| SP 201 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| SP 202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| SP 207 | Basic Spanish Conversation | 3 |
| SP 311 | Spanish Grammar Review | 3 |
| SP 312 | Spanish Composition | 3 |
| SP 324 | Civilization of Spain | 3 |
| SP 326 | Civilization of Latin America | 3 |
| SP 331 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature | 3 |
| SP 390 | Study Abroad Spanish Speaking Country | 1-15 |
| SP 400 | Senior Thesis | 3-6 |
| Required Courses Inside Education Department | ||
| ED 155 | Teaching, Learning, Leadership | 3 |
| ED 165 | Ed. 1, Examining Teaching as a Profession: Diversity 1, Literacy 1, Technology 1 | 3 |
| ED 275 | Ed. 2 Exploring Teaching as a Profession (Classroom Management 1, Diversity 2, Technology 2) Ed. 2 | 3 |
| ED 285 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| ED 295 | Ed. 3 Experiencing Teaching as a Profession (Classroom Management 2, Diversity 3, Literacy 2) | 3 |
| ED 302 | Teaching Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| ED 354 | Curriculum and Assessment | 3 |
| ED 368 | Methods of Teaching Foreign Language | 3 |
| ED 395 | Ed. 4 Extending Teaching as a Profession (Classroom Management 3, Literacy 3, Technology 3) | 3 |
| ED 440 | Student Teaching Grades P-12 | 12 |
| Total Hours | 67-84 | |