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Single-Subject Teaching Credential

Spanish Major (Single-Subject Teaching Credential) 88 units
In addition to the 51 required units in Spanish (beyond SPAN 101/102), students who plan to qualify for the Single-Subject Teaching Credential must complete the following courses.
     
EDLS 300Introduction to Teaching as a Profession, K-124
EDUC 405Diversity in the Classroom***3
ENGL 402Principles of Language3
POLI 150American Government*3
PSYC 290Human Growth and Development*3
Spanish majors are expected to study abroad for one term. Those wishing to study in the Dominican Republic must have completed SPAN 201/202 or its equivalent prior to departure.
Language18 units
(18 units beyond SPAN 101, SPAN 102, or equivalent^)
SPAN 201Intermediate Spanish I3
SPAN 202Intermediate Spanish II3
SPAN 250Intermediate Conversation and Writing Abroad3
 (Abroad in a Spanish-speaking country)
SPAN 301Advanced Spanish 3
SPAN 310Advanced Language-Study Practicum3
 (Abroad in a Spanish-speaking country)
SPAN 320Advanced Spanish Composition3
*Meets a General Studies core (or elective) requirement.
***Meets the Upper-Division Writing Intensive requirement.
^See "Fulfilling the Foreign Language Requirement." Students who are native speakers of Spanish or have three to four years of high school Spanish should take the Spanish Placement or CLEP exam to waive elementary Spanish and then consult with an advisor before entering directly into intermediate or upper-division work.
Civilization and Culture6 units
SPAN 311Civilization of Spain 3
SPAN 312Latin American Civilization3
Literature9 units
SPAN 421Survey of Spanish Literature3
SPAN 422Survey of Latin American Literature3
Select one of the following:
SPAN 431Spanish Language Poetry and Short Story3
SPAN 432Literary Masters 3
Applied Linguistics3 units
SPAN 440Spanish Applied Linguistics3
Subject Matter Competency Course3 units
SPAN 450Spanish Language Pedagogy3
Integration Course3 units
SPAN 480Capstone Seminar 3
Electives9 units
Elective options may include:
• Spanish Courses
SPAN 431Spanish Language Poetry and Short Story3
SPAN 432Literary Masters 3
 (This course may be repeated for credit.)
SPAN 494Internship 3
SPAN 495Special Topics in Spanish3
SPAN 497Readings 1-4
• Global Learning Term coursework (completed anywhere in the Spanish-speaking world)
GLBL 325Family Organization 1-2
GLBL 335 International Internship 3-6
GLBL 340Life and Culture Seminar3
GLBL 350Global Study Project 3

Post-graduate Education Program Courses Leading to a Teaching Credential

*A bachelor's degree is required upon enrollment in these classes.
TEP 518Methods of Teaching Reading and Writing3
TEP 528Teaching Strategies, 7-123
TEP 548Curriculum Planning and Assessment3
TEP 558Methods of Teaching English Language Learners, 7-123
TEP 568A Field Experience I, 7-12 1
TEP 568BField Experience II, 7-121
All the following requirements must be met prior to clearance for Student Teaching.
TEP 578AStudent Teaching I, 7-12 2
TEP 578BStudent Teaching II, 7-122
TEP 588Student Teaching Seminar, 7-123
Note: This information is current for the 2008-09 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
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