Spanish Major, Spanish Education K-12 Certification, BA

General Education Curriculum: (38-39 Semester Hours)

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Teacher Education Majors are required to pass the following courses with a C or higher as part of their major and their General Education Curriculum.

• MA 113 - College Algebra or higher Math including MA 123  (3 semester hours)
• COM 101 - Oral Communication
• PSY 206 - Human Growth and Development

BA Degree Requirements:

Foreign Language (one area - minimum of 6 hours at the 200-level or above) 

Major Requirements:

(grade of C or better required)

• The following are required courses and should be taken upon completion of FLS 202 or with instructor’s permission (12 semester hours):

• FLS 251 - Conversation and Composition I
• FLS 252 - Conversation and Composition II
• FLS 301 - Advanced Grammar
• FL 410 - Methods and Materials in Secondary Language

Cultures and Civilizations (3 hours)

• Select one from the following courses (3 semester hours):

• FLS 305 - Civilizations and Cultures of Spain
• FLS 306 - Civilizations and Cultures of Latin America

Required Survey Sequence (6 semester hours):

• FLS 311 - Survey of Literature of the Spanish-Speaking World I
• FLS 312 - Survey of Literature of the Spanish-Speaking World II

Required Study Abroad

Required Study abroad in Spanish-speaking country (minimum of 6 semester hours with prior approval from and in consultation with MUW Spanish Faculty).

Prior to enrolling in a program, students and faculty will discuss coursework, program costs, travel expenses, room and board and other related expenses.Students who are unable to travel abroad may complete the requirement locally. A student who chooses this option must provide an explanation to the Spanish faculty as to the reason they cannot travel abroad. Approval will only be given to students experiencing a valid hardship that would prevent them from studying abroad. Once approved, the student can fulfill their required 6 study abroad credits with FLS 390 Spanish Service-Learning Internship and one additional advanced Spanish course, FLS 305 or higher.

Spanish Electives

Select 2 elective courses (6 credit hours) at or above FLS 201.

Professional Education Requirements, K-12:

(Minimum grade of C required)

• ED 200 - Education as a Profession
• ED 302 - Art and Science of Teaching
• ED 306 - Introduction to Exceptional Learners
• ED 360 - Educational Psychology
• ED 390 - Classroom Management
• ED 407 - Observation and Directed Teaching Grades K-12
• ED 452 - Educational Measurement

Total Hours Required for a BA in Spanish with Teacher Certification: 124 Semester Hours