Spanish Language Education (Grades 7-12) (IB/M)
Requirements
Spanish Language Education majors must complete a subject area major in Spanish consisting of a minimum of 36 credits in courses at the 2000 level or above in the field of concentration. A minimum of 30 credits in Spanish and up to six related credits. Up to six credits in 1000-level courses may be included with prior consent of the faculty advisor.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Language and Communication | ||
| Select at least 12 credits of the following courses or equivalents: | 12 | |
| Business Spanish | ||
| Spanish for the Health Professions | ||
| Composition and Reading for Speakers of Spanish | ||
| Intermediate Spanish Composition | ||
| Spanish Conversation: Cultural Topics | ||
| Language and Culture of U.S. Hispanics | ||
| Advanced Spanish Composition | ||
| Spanish Phonetics | ||
| Spanish Communicative Grammar | ||
| The Spanish-American Short Story | ||
| Spanish Internship | ||
| Foreign Study | ||
| Senior Seminar for Spanish Majors: Selected Topics in Hispanic Literature | ||
| Literature | ||
| Select at least nine credits of the following courses or equivalents: | 9 | |
| Women's Studies in Spanish | ||
| Issues in Hispanic Thought | ||
| Introduction to Literary Study | ||
| Great Works of Spanish Literature from its Origins to the Golden Age | ||
| Literature of Crisis in Modern Spain | ||
| Studies in Spanish-American Literature | ||
| Studies in Spanish Golden Age Literature | ||
| Studies in Spanish Literature of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries | ||
| Studies in Spanish Literature of the Twentieth Century | ||
| Literature of Puerto Rico and the Spanish Caribbean | ||
| The Spanish-American Short Story | ||
| Foreign Study | ||
| Senior Seminar for Spanish Majors: Selected Topics in Hispanic Literature | ||
| Culture and Civilization | ||
| Select at least nine credits of the following courses or equivalents: | 9 | |
| Spanish Conversation: Cultural Topics | ||
| Spanish Civilization to the Modern Period | ||
| Ibero-American Civilization and Culture | ||
| Language and Culture of U.S. Hispanics | ||
| Contemporary Spanish America | ||
| Contemporary Spain | ||
| Women's Studies in Spanish | ||
| Issues in Hispanic Thought | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Cultures | ||
| Film in Spain and Latin America | ||
| Latin American Film | ||
| Spanish Film | ||
| Special Topics in Latin American National Cinemas | ||
| Foreign Study | ||
| Senior Seminar for Spanish Majors: Selected Topics in Hispanic Literature | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
It is strongly recommended that students complete a maximum number of courses in their major language, proactively seek out multiple opportunities to develop control of the spoken language, pursue meaningful study abroad at the earliest feasible time.
Professional Education Requirements
Majors must also complete the following Professional Education Requirements:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDCI 3100/3100W | Multicultural Education, Equity and Social Justice | 3 |
| EDCI 3215 | Teaching World Languages to the Elementary-Age Student: Seminar and Clinic | 3 |
| EDCI 4010 | Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas | 2 |
| EDCI 4205W | Teaching World Languages to the Secondary-Age Student (7-12) | 3 |
| EDCI 4250 | Directed Student Teaching (nine credits) | 9 |
| EGEN 3100 | Seminar/Clinic: Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EGEN 4100 | Seminar/Clinic: Methods of Teaching | 3 |
| EGEN 4110 | Seminar/Clinic: Analysis of Teaching | 3 |
| EPSY 3010 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EPSY 3110 | Exceptionality | 2 |
| EPSY 3125 | Classroom and Behavior Management | 3 |
| EPSY 4010 | Assessment of Learning | 2 |
| HIST 1501 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIST 1502 | U.S. History Since 1877 | |
| PSYC 1100 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction program | ||
| Total Credits | 45 | |
University Common Curriculum Requirements
Every student must meet a set of core requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree, in addition to those required by the student's major course of study and other requirements set by the student's school or college. For more information about these requirements, please see Common Curriculum Requirements.
Neag School of Education Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the school in addition to the University's Common Curriculum requirements. For more information, see the Neag School of Education section of this catalog.
Curriculum and Instruction (M.A.)
IBM Concentrations in Elementary Education or Secondary Education
Secondary Education includes:
- English Education
- World Languages Education (American Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Latin/Classics, Mandarin Chinese, or Spanish)
- History and Social Studies Education
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, General Science, or Physics)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EPSY 5195 | Workshop in Education | 2 |
| EDCI 5092 | Practicum | 3 |
| EDCI 5093 | Advanced Practicum | 4 |
| EDCI 5094 | Seminar | 3 |
| EDCI 5095 | Advanced Seminar | 3 |
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Diversity, Culture, and Music Education | ||
| Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition | ||
| Latinos and U.S. Education | ||
| Sheltered English Instruction for English Language Learners | ||
| Language Diversity and Literacy | ||
| Multicultural Education | ||
| Introduction to Critical Pedagogy | ||
| Educational Linguistics | ||
| Teaching for Intercultural Citizenship and Human Rights I | ||
| Teaching for Intercultural Citizenship and Human Rights II | ||
| EDLR 5015 | Teacher Leadership and Organizations | 3 |
| EPSY 5221 | Wise Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning Environments | 1 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
IBM Elective Required Courses
Nine credit hours aligned with content specialty selecting courses in EDCI, EDLR, and EPSY or Graduate Liberal Arts courses totaling nine credit hours.
Exam/Culminating Portfolio Requirement
Will be directed by the student’s advisor.