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Spanish B.S. - Education

Notes:

  1. The Pennsylvania Department of Education has made some recent changes in teacher certification requirements. Please refer to the section “The College of Education” in this Undergraduate Catalog for specific requirements for admission into teacher education programs. ALL teacher education students should be in frequent consultation with both of their academic advisers - PSED and language - to make sure they are meeting the appropriate program and certification requirements. These will vary depending on a variety of circumstances.
  2. All students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Spanish must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the major. No grade less than “C” will be accepted for the major. See PSED for additional GPA requirements.
  3. Students must complete an English-literature course (in addition to ENGL 103) and TWO Math courses. See the English, Math and PSED departments for additional information, as certain courses will not count in fulfillment of these requirements.
  4. Certification encompasses kindergarten through grade 12.
  5. All students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Spanish must complete a minimum of 12 credits at ESU in their target language at a level higher than Language 215 (Language IV). Of these 12 credits, a minimum of three (3) credits must be at the 400 level.
  6. Students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree or certification in Spanish must pass through a series of eight assessments that are mandates as part of the department’s CAEP/NCATE accreditation status (National Recognition). These include: (1) the Praxis II World Languages exam (Spanish); (2) a Target-Language Linguistics Exam; (3) a Unit Plan; (4) two observations during Student Teaching; (5) the Student Teaching Practicum; (6) the ACTFL telephonic Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI); (7) the Capstone Exam in Civilization of the Spanish-speaking World; and (8) an Essay of Reflections on Study Abroad. See the department for further details.
  7. Students must take the OPI before entering student teaching, passing at the Advanced Low level or higher. Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree in Spanish will also be required to demonstrate appropriate language proficiency through an exit interview conducted by faculty members.
  8. The department very strongly encourages students majoring in a language to participate in study abroad. Appropriate credit will be awarded for courses taken through programs approved by the department.
  9. Additional information can be found in the Department of Modern Languages.

Students Returning for Certification Only:

    A. Requirements for Students with a Previous Degree in a Field other than Language of Certification

    These students must follow all requirements as set forth for the Bachelor of Science candidates, the equivalent of an undergraduate B.S. major in Spanish. Appropriate course work equivalencies will be credited upon review of transcripts. Native-speakers must take all course work at the 300-400 levels.

    B. Requirements for Students with a Previous Degree in Language of Certification

    These students will be handled on a case-by-case basis. An oral interview and written assignment in the target language will be administered by members of the faculty from the language area. Following this initial interview, the faculty of the language area, in consultation with the chair, will decide upon the number of additional credits (if any) required of the candidate.

      Program Features: Spanish Major

      31 credits

      Required courses:

      MLSP 310A Critical Approach to Spanish Literature

      3 credits
      MLSP 315Spanish Grammar and Composition

      3 credits
      MLSP 336Spanish Oral Practice

      3 credits
      MLNG 361Introduction to Linguistics

      3 credits
      MLNG 499Student Teaching Internship

      1 credits

      18 additional MLSP credits in any course except:

       

      MLSP 116GN: Spanish I

      3 credits
      MLSP 117GE: Spanish II

      3 credits
      MLSP 120Spanish Masterpieces in Translation

      3 credits
      MLSP 231Spanish For Travelers

      3 credits

      Six of these 18 credits must be met with a 400-level course (excluding MLNG 486).

      Required professional education courses:

      PSED 150Introduction to Teaching All Students

      6 credits
      PSED 250The Psychology of Learners In Diverse Communities

      3 credits
      PSED 416Teaching of Foreign Language

      3 credits
      PSED 420Seminar in Secondary Education I: Instructional Structures and Strategies

      3 credits
      PSED 421Seminar in Secondary Education II: Teaching Secondary Students In Diverse, Inclusive Classroom

      3 credits
      PSED 430Student Teaching in Secondary Education/ Middle School/Junior High School

      6 credits
      PSED 431Student Teaching in Secondary Education/ Senior High School

      6 credits
      REED 350Teaching Reading to Communities of Diverse Learners

      3 credits
      SPED 350Assessment of Student Learning and Behavior in Diverse Communities

      3 credits

      Required tests:

      See section “Notes” for details on departmental assessments, GPA requirements, PSED, etc.

      Additional requirements:

      Please see the university requirements in this catalog. (p.44)

      Note: Students must schedule the PAPA or CORE exam before spring break of the sophomore year in order to be screened into the Secondary Education program. The Praxis II Fundamental Subjects exam must also be passed approximately two months prior to student teaching. See PSED for specific dates. Other regulations also apply.

      4 Year Curriculum Program Plan

      Bachelor of Science in Spanish

      (Subject to change by university without notice)

      Freshman Year

      Fall

      MLSP 214GE: Spanish III

      3 credits
      ENGL 103English Composition

      3 credits
      General Education Elective - Humanities #1

      3 credits
      General Education Elective - Social Science #1

      3 credits
      General Education Elective - Science #1

      3 credits
      Total Credit Hours:15

      Spring

      MLSP 215GE: Spanish IV

      3 credits
      General Education Elective - Humanities #2 English

      3 credits
      SPED 350Assessment of Student Learning and Behavior in Diverse Communities

      3 credits
      General Education Elective - Science #4 Math

      3 credits
      General Education Elective - Social Science #3

      3 credits
      Fitness Elective

      1 credit
      Total Credit Hours:16

      Sophomore Year

      Fall

      Language 200 level

      3 credits
      PSED 250The Psychology of Learners In Diverse Communities

      3 credits
      General Education Elective - Humanities #3

      3 credits
      General Education Elective - Social Science #2

      3 credits
      General Education Elective - Science #3 Math

      3 credits
      Fitness Elective

      1 credit
      Total Credit Hours:16

      Spring

      MLSP 315Spanish Grammar and Composition

      3 credits
       
      MLSP 336Spanish Oral Practice

      3 credits
      OR
       
      General Education Elective - Science #4

      3 credits
      General Education Elective - Social Science #3

      3 credits
      SPED 350Assessment of Student Learning and Behavior in Diverse Communities

      3 credits
      Total Credit Hours:15

      Junior Year

      Fall

      MLSP 310A Critical Approach to Spanish Literature

      3 credits
      REED 350Teaching Reading to Communities of Diverse Learners

      3 credits
      General Education Elective - Social Science #4

      3 credits
      MLNG 361Introduction to Linguistics

      3 credits
      General Education Elective - Humanities #4

      3 credits
      Total Credit Hours:15

      Spring

      Language 300/400 Level

      3 credits
      Language 300/400 Level

      3 credits
      PSED 420Seminar in Secondary Education I: Instructional Structures and Strategies

      3 credits
      General Education Elective - Humanities #5

      3 credits
      General Education Elective - Science #5

      3 credits
      Total Credit Hours:15

      Senior Year

      Fall

      Language 400-level Literature

      3 credits
      General Education Elective - Social Science #5

      3 credits
      PSED 416Teaching of Foreign Language

      3 credits
      PSED 421Seminar in Secondary Education II: Teaching Secondary Students In Diverse, Inclusive Classroom

      3 credits
      Elective

      3 credits
      Total Credit Hours:15

      Spring

      PSED 430Student Teaching in Secondary Education/ Middle School/Junior High School

      6 credits
      PSED 431Student Teaching in Secondary Education/ Senior High School

      6 credits
      MLNG 499Student Teaching Internship

      1 credits
      Total Credit Hours:13

      Total Credit Hours: 120

      For more information, contact the department by calling 570-422-3407, or contact the Professional and Secondary Education Department (PSED).