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Dec 05, 2024
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2024-2025 University of Wyoming Catalog
Secondary Modern Languages Education with Concurrent Major in Spanish, B.A.
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This degree program leads to initial teaching licensure (leading to teaching certification).
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Degree Requirements
This degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, 42 of which are upper division credits.
University Studies Program
This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.
Professional Education Requirements
Graduates of this program earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Modern Language Education and a concurrent major in Spanish (Formerly titled: Foreign Language). It prepares students to teach Spanish in grades 6-12.
A minimum of 120 credit hours is for this degree program. All major courses must be passed with a grade of C or better. A minimum UW cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for most junior and senior level professional education courses, including EDSE 4500 Residency in Teaching. A minimum GPA of 2.50 in major content courses is required. A minimum of 42 credits must be upper-division.
An initial background check must be completed prior to starting any field or practicum experience. Student fees cover the cost of this initial background check so work with your College of Education advisor for details.
All Professional Education requirements must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Concurrent Major Courses
At least 27 hours must be upper-division (3000-level or higher)
Foundations of Language
12 credits of SPAN or courses related to the history, art or political science of the Hispanophone world (consult your advisor). For those completing the ESL endorsement, six of these hours can be earned with EDCI 5430 and EDCI 5440 or with a study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country. Study abroad is strongly recommended.
Electives
- 12 Credits of SPAN Electives above 2030
Language Proficiency Requirement
Completion of the OPI and WPT via the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) with a score of Advanced Low or better prior to enrollment in EDSE 4276.
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