Spanish (Teaching) (SPNT) - BT Major

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72-76 S.H (no minor required)

2.75 GPA required.

B grade or better required in all Spanish courses and WLED 405.

Additionally, the Minnesota Board of Teaching requires that all Spanish Teaching candidates achieve an oral proficiency level of Intermediate High on the ACTFL proficiency scale. In order to achieve this level, most students need to study in a Spanish-speaking country for a minimum of one semester. Any Spanish Teaching student who has not achieved the Intermediate High level will not be allowed to student teach and will not be certified to teach by the state of Minnesota.

Declaring the Major

Students interested in the Spanish Teaching major must select the PSPN code for declaration purposes. This will be converted into SPNT (Spanish Teaching) major after they have been admitted into the program.

Language Skills (8 S.H.)

SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I (4 S.H.)
SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II (4 S.H.)

Note

If a student gets retroactive credit for SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I and/or SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II (with a Pass grade), the course(s) will count towards the major.

Required Courses (22 S.H.)

△ SPAN 301 - Spanish Composition and Conversation (4 S.H.)
◎ SPAN 302 - The Culture of Spain (3 S.H.)
◎ SPAN 303 - The Culture of Latin America (3 S.H.)
SPAN 395 - Spanish Linguistics (4 S.H.)
WLED 405 - Methods of Teaching a Modern World Language (4 S.H.)

Survey Literature (3-4 S.H.)

Choose one:

◆ SPAN 402 - Spanish Peninsular Literature (4 S.H.)
◆ SPAN 403 - Latin American Literature (4 S.H.)

Electives (10 S.H. or 3 courses)

Students can take one elective class (up to 4 S.H.) in English.

GS 222 - The Spanish Eye: The Contribution of Hispanic Masters to World Art (4 S.H.)
SPAN 304 - Special Topics in Hispanic Literature and Culture (4 S.H.)
SPAN 305 - Practical Phonetics (3 S.H.)
SPAN 310 - Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers (4 S.H.)
◆ SPAN 402 - Spanish Peninsular Literature (4 S.H.) *
◆ SPAN 403 - Latin American Literature (4 S.H.) *
△ SPAN 410 - The Latinx Experience in the United States (4 S.H.)

Notes

* If not applied as a core course

GS 350 - Cross-Cultural Field Experience may count as elective credit if taken in a Spanish-speaking region and pending advisor’s approval. Up to 9 S.H. may be awarded for completion of course requirements in Spanish. Course work completed in English will not count towards the Spanish Teaching major. Please see department to complete a course substitution form.

Teacher Education Licensure Program Information

Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Unit before taking Professional Education courses. This process is competitive; the number of students admitted each semester is limited. Admission is based on grades (2.75 GPA), passing Basic Skills Exams and other measures. For more information on this Admission process, visit the Teacher Education Program Admissions page.

All Winona State University Teacher Education Licensure Programs are continuously updated to reflect new licensure requirements from the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Please contact your program advisor for the latest information about program requirements whether you are (1) applying to a teacher education program, or (2) currently enrolled in a teacher education program.

Professional Education Sequence (36 S.H.)

Note: Teacher education majors must complete all Professional Education Sequence courses in addition to content area courses. Refer to Teacher Education Licensure Programs for more information.

Note

EDFD 401 and 461 must be taken concurrently
EDFD 421 and 441 must be taken concurrently
EDFD 459 and 462 must be taken concurrently

Student Teaching (12 S.H.)

◎ EDST 465 - Student Teaching - Senior High School K-12 Specialty (1-16 S.H.)

Language Proficiency Interview

All Spanish Teaching students must complete an official Oral Proficiency Interview through Language Testing International prior to student teaching. Students who do not obtain Intermediate High or higher will not be allowed to student teach. See program advisor for details.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning