Spanish Education- Bachelor of Science in Education
This program offers students the opportunity to study the theory and practice of teaching the Spanish language while simultaneously studying the language, literature, and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Critically oriented pedagogical courses complement the Spanish literature and culture courses that explore the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world. All Spanish Education students are required to participate in a study abroad program. The university offers a number of study abroad programs in Latin America and Spain which provide students with linguistic and cultural knowledge, competencies and skills essential to be a 21st century teacher.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Spanish Core | ||
| SPN 311 | Modern Communication and Culture | 3 |
| SPN 312 | Introduction to Spanish Linguistics | 3 |
| SPN 315 | Intro to Hispanic Cultures | 3 |
| Required Intermediate Spanish Courses | ||
| SPN 351 | Historical Perspectives on Current Issues | 3 |
| or SPN 361 | Marginalized Voices | |
| SPN 352 | Cultural History of Spain II | 3 |
| or SPN 362 | Spanish American Cultural History II | |
| SPN 381 | Language and Society: Past and Present | 3 |
| or SPN 382 | An international language in a multicultural world | |
| SPN 341 | Intermediate Conversational Spanish | 3 |
| or SPN 342 | Advanced Conversational Spanish | |
| Required Advanced Spanish Courses | 6 | |
| Select from any 400/500 SPN courses | ||
| Additional Spanish Electives | 9 | |
| Select from any 300/400 SPN courses | ||
| Capstone | ||
| SPN 490 | Issues in Hispanic Literature, Linguistics, or Culture | 3 |
| Required Education Core | ||
| EDL 204 | Sociocultural Studies in Education | 3 |
| EDP 201 | Human Development and Learning in Social and Educational Contexts | 3 |
| EDP 256 | Psychology of the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| TCE 190 | 3 | |
| TCE 420F | Teaching Foreign Language (FL): Elementary School Practicum | 3 |
| Required Education Block | ||
| EDP 301A | Assessment and Evaluation in Educational Settings | 3 |
| TCE 421A | Classroom Cultures, Community, and Climate | 3 |
| TCE 444 | Language Teaching and Learning I | 3 |
| TCE 445 | Language Teaching and Learning II | 3 |
| TCE 446L | Reading in the Foreign Language | 3 |
| TCE 454 | TESOL in PK-12: Instructional Theory & Practice | 3 |
| Student Teaching | ||
| TCE 419A | Teaching Internship- Adolescent | 15 |
| Total Credit Hours | 87 | |