Spanish B.S. - Education
Notes:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Certification encompasses kindergarten through grade 12.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Additional information can be found in the Department of Modern Languages.
Students Returning for Teaching Certification Only:
A. Requirements for Students with a Previous Degree in a Field Other than the 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 the Language of Certification
These students will be guided 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 310 | A Critical Approach to Spanish Literature | 3 credits |
| MLSP 315 | Spanish Grammar and Composition | 3 credits |
| MLSP 336 | Spanish Oral Practice | 3 credits |
| MLNG 361 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 credits |
| MLNG 499 | Student Teaching Internship | 1 credits |
18 additional MLSP credits in any course except:
Six of these 18 credits must be met with a 400-level course (excluding MLNG 486).
Required professional education courses:
| PSED 161 | Foundations of Education | 3 credits |
| PSED 250 | The Psychology of Learners In Diverse Communities | 3 credits |
| PSED 416 | Teaching of Foreign Language | 3 credits |
| PSED 420 | Seminar in Secondary Education I: Instructional Structures and Strategies | 3 credits |
| PSED 421 | Seminar in Secondary Education II: Teaching Secondary Students In Diverse, Inclusive Classroom | 3 credits |
| PSED 430 | Student Teaching in Secondary Education/ Middle School/Junior High School | 6 credits |
| PSED 431 | Student Teaching in Secondary Education/ Senior High School | 6 credits |
| REED 350 | Teaching Reading to Communities of Diverse Learners | 3 credits |
| SPED 102 | Diversity of the Learner | 3 credits |
| SPED 350 | Assessment 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.
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.
Program Completion Requirements
- Admission to Teacher Education Programs
- 3.0 QPA in MLSP
- 3.0 overall QPA
4 Year Curriculum Program Plan
Bachelor of Science in Spanish
(Subject to change by university without notice)
Freshman Year
Fall
| MLSP 214 | GE: Spanish III | 3 credits |
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective - Humanities #1 | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective - Social Science #1 | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective - Science #1 | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| MLSP 215 | GE: Spanish IV | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Humanities #2 English | 3 credits |
| SPED 350 | Assessment of Student Learning and Behavior in Diverse Communities | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Science #4 Math | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | 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 250 | The Psychology of Learners In Diverse Communities | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective - Humanities #3 | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | 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 315 | Spanish Grammar and Composition | 3 credits |
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| MLSP 336 | Spanish Oral Practice | 3 credits |
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| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective - Science #4 | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective - Social Science #3 | 3 credits |
| SPED 350 | Assessment of Student Learning and Behavior in Diverse Communities | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Junior Year
Fall
| MLSP 310 | A Critical Approach to Spanish Literature | 3 credits |
| REED 350 | Teaching Reading to Communities of Diverse Learners | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective - Social Science #4 | 3 credits |
| MLNG 361 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | 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 420 | Seminar 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 |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective - Social Science #5 | 3 credits |
| PSED 416 | Teaching of Foreign Language | 3 credits |
| PSED 421 | Seminar in Secondary Education II: Teaching Secondary Students In Diverse, Inclusive Classroom | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| PSED 430 | Student Teaching in Secondary Education/ Middle School/Junior High School | 6 credits |
| PSED 431 | Student Teaching in Secondary Education/ Senior High School | 6 credits |
| MLNG 499 | Student 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).