Spanish (Teaching) (SPNT) - BT Major

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74-78 credits (no minor required)

2.75 GPA required.

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

Letter grade required in all major courses unless otherwise noted.

Additionally, in order to have the academic and professional language skills needed to be effective world language educators, Spanish Teaching candidates need to achieve Advanced Low on both the Oral Proficiency Interview and Written Proficiency Test. 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 major who has not achieved at least 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 credits)

SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I (4 credits)
SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II (4 credits)

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 (24 credits)

◎ SPAN 302 - The Culture of Spain (4 credits)
◎ SPAN 303 - The Cultures of Latin America (4 credits)
SPAN 395 - Spanish Linguistics (4 credits)
WLED 405 - Methods of Teaching a Modern World Language (4 credits)

Composition & Conversation

Choose one:

△ SPAN 301 - Spanish Composition and Conversation (4 credits)
SPAN 310 - Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers (4 credits)

Survey Literature

Choose one:

◆ SPAN 402 - Spanish Peninsular Literature (4 credits)
◆ SPAN 403 - Latin American Literature (4 credits)

Electives (10 credits or 3 courses)

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

GS 468 - Civic Engagement and Leadership Conference (1-2 credits) **
SPAN 304 - Special Topics in Hispanic Literature and Culture (4 credits)
SPAN 305 - Practical Phonetics (3 credits)
SPAN 306 - The Spanish Eye: The Contribution of Hispanic Masters to World Art (4 credits)
SPAN 310 - Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers (4 credits)
◆ SPAN 402 - Spanish Peninsular Literature (4 credits) *
◆ SPAN 403 - Latin American Literature (4 credits) *
△ SPAN 410 - Latino/a/x Experiences in the United States (3 credits)
SPAN 450 - Bilingualism in the Spanish-Speaking World (4 credits)
SPAN 475 - Introduction to Spanish Translation (4 credits)

Notes

* If not applied as a core course

** GS 468 must be taken concurrently with SPAN 410 to count as electives. GS 468 taken by itself will not count.

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

Teacher Education Licensure Program

Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Unit before taking Professional Education courses. 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 Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. Please contact your program academic advisor for the latest information about program requirements.

Criteria required before completing online application:

30 college level credits completed with no more than 4 credits of pass/no credit
Cumulative G.P.A. of at least ≥ 2.75 based on 30 most recent credits including all credits per semester
B grade or better in a 3-credit college level writing course (ENG 111 if taken at WSU)
B grade or better in a 3-credit college level speech course (CMST 191 or CMST 192 if taken at WSU)
C grade or better in a 3-credit college level math course (MATH 202 is required for Elementary and Early Childhood majors)
Early Clinical experience; clinical hours ≥ 15 hours: Complete 15 hours of experience working with children post high school graduation

Professional Education Sequence (36 credits)

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.

✽ HERS 204 - Personal & Community Health (3 credits)
SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities (3 credits)
EDUC 429 - Secondary Reading and Teaching Strategies (3 credits)
EDFD 401 - Metacognitive Learner: K-12 and 5-12 (2 credits)
EDFD 421 - Classroom Management: K-12 and 5-12 (1 credit)
◆ EDFD 441 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: K-12 and 5-12 (3 credits)
△ EDFD 449 - Middle Level Schools (3 credits)
△ EDFD 459 - The Professional Educator (3 credits)
EDFD 461 - Multicultural Youth, Children, and Families: Part I: K-12 and 5-12 (2 credits)
EDFD 462 - Multicultural Youth, Children, and Families Part II (1 credit)

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 credits)

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

Intercultural Immersion Experience

15 hours minimum required as approved by advisor

Study Abroad
Faculty-led Travel Study
15-hour minimum Clinical/Internship/Field Experiences with Latinx populations in university coursework
Partnership with local or regional organization

Language Proficiency Interview & Written Proficiency Test

All Spanish Teaching majors must complete an official Oral Proficiency Interview and Written Proficiency Test through Language Testing International prior to student teaching. Advanced low proficiency is required for program completion. Teacher candidates who do not obtain Intermediate High or higher will not be allowed to student teach. See program advisor for details.

Spanish Teaching Capstone Portfolio

All Spanish Teaching majors must complete a Spanish Teaching Portfolio to be submitted to the program advisor before the completion of student teaching. Spanish Teaching majors will be supported in this process through portfolio workshops; a large portion of the portfolio will be completed during WLED 405 .

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement