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Nov 23, 2024
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2019-20 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Adolescence Education: Spanish (7-12) [ASP]
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Students develop language skills and cultural awareness and acquire the pedagogical background necessary to teach Spanish in grades 7-12 in New York state. Admission to the program prerequisite: An overall grade point average of 2.5.
For additional information, visit the Modern Languages Department .
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Comprehend and produce written and spoken Spanish at a level commensurate with the advanced low level or higher as described in the current ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
- Analyze, interpret, and compare literary, artistic, and cultural texts in Spanish within different cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.
- Use knowledge of linguistics and second language acquisition theory and research to plan and deliver instruction, as well as design and use ongoing performance assessment.
- Use knowledge of adolescent development to create a supportive learning environment for all students.
Career Potential
- Spanish in the elementary school
Note: Spanish adolescence education majors are eligible for Spanish K-6 extension by taking ICC 324: Foreign Language for the Elementary School
- Middle school teacher
- High school teacher
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A. Required Spanish Core Courses: 12 credit hours
B. Required Linguistics Course: 3 credit hours
C. Four Elective Spanish Courses: 12 credit hours
Choose courses in Spanish at the 300 level or above. D. Two Spanish Courses at the 400 level: 6 credit hours
E. Core Professional Education Courses: 36-37 cr. hr.
Required prior to taking AED 437 and 438
F. Eligibility for Student Teaching
- A 2.5 grade point average overall
- A 2.5 grade point average in required professional education course work
- A 2.7 grade point average in major course work
- 24 credit hours of SPA courses
- A score of Intermediate High or better on the Oral Proficiency Interview
- A grade of B or better in AED 437 and 438 methods block
- A score of Advanced Low or better on the Oral Proficiency Interview required for graduation
Grade point averages are figured with all major and/or professional courses taken to date, even if not required prior to student teaching.
Required Workshops
Complete the following workshops prior to student teaching:
- Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (CARR)
- Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
- Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE)
Additional Certification Option
Students who wish to independently pursue additional certification in areas such as TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), other languages, or FLES (Foreign Language for the Elementary School) should discuss these options with their advisors. Students should consult New York state certification requirements and meet with their program coordinator for more information.
Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 120
Example of the B.A. in adolescence education: Spanish (7-12) over four years
Courses do not necessarily need to be taken in the sequence that appears below. Students are strongly encouraged to complete some of their requirements through study abroad.
Total credit hours for semester: 16-17
Total credit hours for semester: 15-16
Total credit hours for semester: 15
Total credit hours for semester: 16
Total credit hours for semester: 14-15
Third Year Spring
During study abroad:
Total credit hours for semester: 15
Total credit hours for semester: 15
Total credit hours for semester: 12
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