B.A. in Spanish - Secondary Education Concentration

A major and a minor in Spanish with an emphasis in literature or culture are offered through a comprehensive array of courses taken at Saint Francis University and its program at Cuernevaca, Mexico. St. Francis students also take advantage of many study abroad trips, including exotic locations like Mexico, Dominican Republic, Spain, and Costa Rica, where they are able to earn credits, get internships, immerse themselves in the culture, and have fun! The study of Spanish can also be incorporated into a program leading to elementary and secondary teaching certification. For teaching certification, consult the program requirements under Education. Other employment opportunities are provided upon request by the departmental advisors and the Office of Career Counseling and Placement. Major Requirements: SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II SPAN 301 - Spanish Composition and Grammar SPAN 312 - Latin American Cultural Studies 15 credits from the following: SPAN 481 - 489 - Special Topics for Study Abroad SPAN 499 - Spanish Capstone Education Courses (36 credits): EDUC 150 - Educational Psychology EDUC 205 - Introduction to Special Education EDUC 240 - The Diverse Learner in Secondary Settings EDUC 261 - Linguistic Diversity in the Classroom EDUC 331 - Teaching Foreign Languages EDUC 333 - Reading and Writing in the Content Areas in Middle and High School EDUC 429 - Middle/ Secondary Methods I EDUC 430 - Methods II EDUC 453 - Student Teaching of Foreign Language in the Secondary School Six additional credits in MATH Collateral Courses: PHIL 319 - Philosophy, Ethics, and Education CORE 407 - General Education Keystone Seminar (Teacher as Reflective Practitioner) Study Abroad Requirements: Study abroad is a total immersion program with a homestay in a Spanish-speaking country for a minimum of 10 Weeks (12 recommended) and 5 hours per day is a mandatory requirement.