Spanish (Teacher Certification), Bachelor of Arts
This program leads to a profession which requires an occupational license as defined under Texas Occupations Code 58.001 This requires that all applicants seeking to become licensed must undergo a criminal background check prior to licensure. Students in this program should check with the College of Education and P-16 Integration on the requirements for a criminal background check prior to student teaching.
Globalization and the Internet Revolution have intensified contact among cultures, and hence an education in multiple languages and technology is an absolute imperative in the new millennium. Pursuing a B.A. in Spanish with Teacher Certification not only insures bilingual and bicultural competencies, but also fosters critical and creative thinking skills through the study of literature, linguistics, curriculum, pedagogy, cognition, Culture, and cultures. Our program promotes these skills by introducing students to philosophical issues examined in literature and art; to writing and analytical skills; to professional teaching skills; and to the rich cultural complexities of languages, peoples, and nations across the globe. In addition to Education (public and private K-12 schools, student exchange programs, corporate programs for foreign transfers), a student with a BA degree in Spanish Education may consider work in the following areas: government (armed forces, Department of Justice, US Citizenship and Immigration Service), non-profit organizations (civic organizations, international exchange programs, social work and social services), commerce (customer service, translation and interpretation, research, marketing firms), travel and tourism (airlines and airports, travel agencies, convention centers), arts media & entertainment (advertising, foreign news agencies, museums) or public service (civil service, international service organizations, social and rehab services).
Core Curriculum - 42 Hours
The Core Curriculum serves as a broad foundation for the undergraduate degree. All candidates for a bachelor’s degree must achieve core student learning outcomes, including communication, critical thinking, empirical and quantitative skills, teamwork, personal responsibility and social responsibility, by completing courses within each category or component area of the Core Curriculum as outlined below.
The University has approved specific courses that satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements. Approved courses can be found on the Core Curriculum Page. Students seeking the most efficient way to complete the core curriculum and major or minor requirements are advised to take approved courses that can fulfill both requirements. Although core curriculum courses can also be used to fulfill major or minor requirements, earned credits hours are only applied once.
Major Requirements - 48 Hours
Required Courses - 36 hours
This degree plan includes courses that appear in more than one section of the degree plan. Except for core curriculum courses, such courses can only be used to fulfill one requirement on the degree plan and credit hours will only be applied once.
Students are placed into a sequence and a level based on the proficiency exam or departmental approval. All students need 36 hours to satisfy the required courses. If a student starts higher than SPAN 2313, additional hours in SPAN will be needed in order to complete the 36 hours.
Language - 12 hours
Heritage Language
| SPAN 2313 | Spanish for Heritage Language Learners II | 3 |
| SPAN 2315 | Spanish for Heritage Language Learners III | 3 |
| SPAN 3313 | Advanced Grammar & Composition Heritage Language Learners I | 3 |
| SPAN 3315 | Advanced Grammar & Composition Heritage Language Learners II | 3 |
OR
Second Language
| SPAN 2312 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| SPAN 2314 | Intermediate Grammar and Composition | 3 |
| SPAN 3300 | Advanced Spanish Grammar & Composition I | 3 |
| SPAN 3301 | Advanced Spanish Grammar & Composition II | 3 |
Literature and Creative Writing - 3 hours
Literature and Creative Writing Electives - 9 hours
Choose from:
| SPAN 3317 | Introduction to Spanish Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 3318 | Introduction to Latin American Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 3308 | Introduction to Latina/o Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 3329 | Creative Writing in Spanish | 3 |
Linguistics - 6 hours
Linguistics Electives - 3 hours
Choose from:
Seminar - 3 hours
Prescribed Electives - 12 hours
Choose 12 hours (at least 6 advanced) with one course in three different areas.
Literature and Culture
Linguistics
Creative Writing
Translation and Interpreting and Medical Spanish
Translation and Interpreting - Choose from
Medical Spanish - Choose from
| SPAN 2317 | Spanish for Healthcare Professionals I | 3 |
| SPAN 2318 | Spanish for Healthcare Professionals II | 3 |
| SPAN 3348 | Advanced Spanish for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| SPAN 4348 | Spanish for Healthcare Professionals and Latino Health | 3 |
Teacher Certification - 30 Hours
Area of Certification: Spanish (EC-12)
| EDFR 2301 | Intercultural Context of Schooling | 3 |
| EDUC 3301 | The Teaching Profession and Student Learning in Contemporary Schools | 3 |
| EDUC 3302 | Knowledge of Student Development and Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 3304 | Instructional Planning and Assessment in Culturally Sustaining Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC 3306 | Evidence-Based Teaching in Positive Learning Environments | 3 |
| EDUC 4306 | Implementing and Assessing Effective Secondary Content Pedagogy | 3 |
| READ 4305 | Disciplinary Literacy in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 4611 | Student Teaching Secondary or All-Level | 6 |
| SPAN 4370 | Teaching Spanish as a Heritage Language | 3 |
Language Placement
Spanish readiness: SPAN 1311 Beginning Spanish I or SPAN 1312 Beginning Spanish II do not count toward hours in the major for second language learners of Spanish required to take one or both of these courses as determined through the departmental placement exam. Hours from SPAN 1311 and SPAN 1312 can count towards free electives as applicable.
Department Exam can be used to fulfill this requirement. CLEP or AP exams cannot fulfill this requirement.
Heritage Language
SPAN 1315 Spanish for Heritage Language Learners I
OR
Second Language
SPAN 1311 Beginning Spanish I
SPAN 1312 Beginning Spanish II
SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I for Non-Native Speakers
Total Credit Hours: 42
Total Credit Hours: 120
Major Admissions Requirements
Admission requirements required for this program beyond university admission requirements.
Admission to the Teacher Education Program at the Office of Educator Preparation and Accountability is required for completion of teacher certification requirements with the undergraduate degree. All admission requirements are in accordance to Texas Administrative Code rules §227.10 and the HEA Title II accountability requirements. All applicants must meet the current certification requirements in effect at the time of application, regardless of the catalog year of degree plan. For current admission requirements, application process and timeline visit the Office of Educator Preparation and Accountability admissions site.
Major Progression Requirements
Progression requirements required for this program.
Teacher Education Program progression requirements include GPA, course grades, certification courses, benchmarks/key assessments and testing. Admission to the Clinical Teaching Program is required for successful completion of the teacher education program. For current clinical teaching program admission, application process and timeline visit the Office of Educator Preparation Accountability clinical teaching site.
Major Graduation Requirements
Specific graduation requirements required for this program beyond university bachelor’s degree requirements.
Must complete the following courses with a minimum grade of 'C' or by passing the departmental proficiency exam:
SPAN 1311 Beginning Spanish I
SPAN 1312 Beginning Spanish II
SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN 2314 Intermediate Grammar and Composition
SPAN 3300 Advanced Grammar & Composition I
SPAN 3301 Advanced Grammar & Composition II
OR
SPAN 2313 Spanish for Heritage Language Learners II
SPAN 2315 Spanish for Heritage Language Learners III
SPAN 3313 Advanced Grammar and Composition for Heritage Language Learners I
SPAN 3315 Advanced Grammar and Composition for Heritage Language Learners II