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Nov 16, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Spanish (B.A.) - Teaching Specialization
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Program Coordinator/Contact
José (Pepe) Álvarez, Associate Professor of Spanish
School of American and Global Studies
Lincoln Hall 321, Box 2212
605-688-4273
Program Information
The Spanish major - Teaching Specialization at SDSU consists of language, culture, literature and professional courses to prepare students for teaching careers in primary, middle or secondary schools or for further graduate study.
Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
Accreditation
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
South Dakota Department of Education
Certification and Licensure
- Completion of an approved bachelor’s K-12 preparation program.
- Completion of an approved South Dakota Indian studies course.
- Pass the state designated content knowledge test or 2.7 GPA in content major coursework.
- Pass the state designated pedagogy test.
- Completion of a Suicide Awareness and Prevention training, available free online through the South Dakota Department of Education.
- Apply online with the South Dakota Department of Education.
- Written recommendation from institution of higher education (SDSU) verifying program completion.
Course Delivery Format
The Spanish major offers a combination of face-to-face on campus and online courses every semester. During the summer term, we also offer faculty-led study abroad programs and non-faculty-lead internships abroad as well as online courses.
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Student Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of the Spanish major, students should be able to:
- Speak, read and write Spanish at the Intermediate-High or Advanced level, developing solid competence in the language needed for everyday life and advanced narrative skills in the past, present, and future.
- Demonstrate understanding of and growth in the skills required for intercultural communication and competence and life-long learning.
- Identify the cultural perspectives of the Spanish-speaking world’s civilizations and their cultural products, such as literatures, arts, institutions, pop cultures, etc. and compare the cultural frames that determine everyday life in Spanish- speaking cultures and the U.S.
- Adapt behavior to a variety of cultural contexts through critical analysis of cultural frames.
- Articulate the value of their language and cultural studies and apply this knowledge in future employment.
Academic Requirements
Major Coursework
- A grade of “C” or better is required in CMST 101 ENGL 101 , PSYC 101 , and MATH 103 or higher (if these courses are in your plan of study), and all courses for the major (classes with school/program prefix).
- An overall GPA of 2.5 is required to enroll in any education courses.
Placement
Students who have a background in modern language study before entering the University should take the Placement Examination to determine the appropriate course in which to enroll. Credit may be obtained for courses exempted upon completion of one course in the school, with a grade of “C” or better, and the payment of the established fee to the Testing Center. Please refer to Modern Language Credit under Policies and General Academic Information in the catalog for more detailed information.
Oral Proficiency Interview
An official Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) certified by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) is required of all students majoring in Spanish. A minimum ranking of Intermediate Mid is required for all Spanish Majors and Intermediate High for majors with a teaching specialization.
Requirements for Spanish Major - Teaching Specialization: 120 Credits
Bachelor of Arts
System General Education Requirements
- Goal #1 Written Communication: SGR #1 Electives Credits: 6
- Goal #2 Oral Communication:
- Goal #3 Social Sciences:
- Goal #4 Arts and Humanities:
- Goal #5 Mathematics:
- Goal #6 Natural Sciences:
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements
Bachelor of Arts Requirements: 6+
- Modern Foreign Language Including the 202-Level Credits: 6+
- One declared minor outside of the major discipline OR a second major OR a teaching specialization. The minor may be a traditional minor within one department or school or it may be interdisciplinary involving more than one department or school. The minor can be in a different college. The minor must be declared no later than the student’s third semester of enrollment.
- Capstone course in the major discipline
- Upper division coursework Credits: 33
System General Education and/or major coursework may satisfy some or all of the above requirements. Consult program advisor for details. See the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences for additional information about Bachelor of Arts specifications.
Select from the following
- 24 credits total are required from the following 3 elective categories; distribution will vary for the Humanities Emphasis, the Professional Emphasis, and the Teaching Specialization.
- 15 of the 24 elective credits must be at the 300 and 400 level.
- In total, 24 of the 36 credits required for the Spanish major must be at the 300 and 400 level.
Advanced Language/Linguistics Electives
Select from the following courses. Credits: 3-6*
*Minimum of 1 course is required for the Humanities Emphasis and the Teaching Specialization;
*Minimum of 2 courses are required for the Professional Emphasis
Literature and Culture Electives
Select from the following courses. Credits: 6-12*
*Minimum of 4 courses are required for the Teaching Specialization;
*Minimum of 3 courses are required for the Humanities Emphasis;
*Minimum of 2 courses are required for the Professional Emphasis
Applied and Experiential Learning Electives
Select from the following courses. Credits: 0-9*
*No courses from this category are required; however students can draw from this category OR the previous categories (Advanced Language/Linguistics & Literature and Culture) in order to complete their remaining elective credits for a total of 24.
Teaching Specialization Requirements
Electives
Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.
Total Required Credits: 120
Summary of Program Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
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| System General Education Requirements* |
30 Credit Hours |
| College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements** |
6+ Credit Hours |
| Major Requirements |
36 Credit Hours |
| Teaching Specialization Requirements |
37 Credit Hours |
| Electives*** |
17 Credit Hours |
*System General Education Requirements for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree shall include a minimum of 30 credit hours. Some general education coursework may be counted for Major Requirements, Supporting Coursework, and College Requirements.
**System General Education Requirements, Major Requirements, and Supporting Coursework may satisfy some or all of the above requirements.
***Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.
Academic Advising Guide Sheet
The goal of the academic advising guide sheets and sample plans of study is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree. Students are not limited to the course sequence provided for their academic program. Instead, the sample plan of study is one possible path to completing your degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The plans also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program.
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