Spanish — Elementary, BAE

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Department of Modern and Classical Languages, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

45 credits

Introduction

This major satisfies the academic major requirement for teacher certification with an endorsement in elementary education and must be accompanied by the professional preparation program in elementary education. See the Elementary Education section of this catalog for program admission, completion, and teacher certification requirements.

No foreign language endorsement granted; GPA of 2.75 required in major language.

This program is designed for prospective elementary teachers who wish to concentrate their major efforts in a foreign language. This program is not intended to result in a teaching endorsement by the department, but does satisfy the academic major requirement for certification in elementary education.

Grade Requirements

Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in the elementary education professional program and in all courses required for the endorsement.

A GPA of 2.75 is required in major language.

Requirements

❑ Minimum of 21 credits must be taken in language skills courses (e.g., 201, 202, 301, 302, 401) through the fourth year
❑ Remaining credits are to be earned in selected courses under advisement at the 300- or 400-level in the language; up to 24 of these credits may be earned through foreign study course work in language, culture or literature (if taken in the target language)

Additional Requirements

Elementary Education Professional Program Requirements (106 credits)

Professional Studies Core (25 credits)

Elementary Program — Methods, Curriculum Content, and Field Experiences (81 credits)

University Graduation Requirements

General University Requirements (GURS)
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement