Spanish Education Concentration
World Languages and Literature, Bachelor of Arts with a Concentration in Spanish Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION (MAVED) REQUIREMENTS - 34 hours required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Skills | 15 | |
Writing – 6 hrs. | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
or ENGL 1140 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I WITH SUPPORT | |
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | ||
Oral Communication – 3 hrs. | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
Quantitative Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
or MATH 1320 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA | |
Data Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
| DATA LITERACY FOR WORK AND LIFE | ||
| DATA AND INFORMATION LITERACY | ||
| DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | ||
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | ||
Until Fall 2028, students can satisfy this requirement with an approved data literacy course, or any approved natural or social science general education (MavEd) course. | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 13 | |
Social Science – 3 hrs. | ||
Humanities – 3 hrs. | ||
Natural & Physical Science (must complete a lab) – 4 hrs. | ||
Arts – 3 hrs. | ||
| Individual and Social Responsibility | 6 | |
Cultural Knowledge – 3 hrs. | ||
Civic Knowledge and Engagement – 3 hrs. | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
**Course will satisfy UNO's General Education (MavEd) requirement | ||
^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| Concentration in Spanish Education - 69 Hours Required | ||
| Required Courses | 18 | |
| SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS I | ||
or SPAN 3030 | SPANISH CONVERSATION & PRONUNCIATION | |
| SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS II | ||
or SPAN 3040 | SPANISH GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION | |
| READING FLUENCY & COMPREHENSION IN SPANISH | ||
| ADVANCED SPANISH CONVERSATION | ||
| ADVANCED COMPOSITION AND STYLISTICS | ||
| INTERNSHIP FOR LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT | ||
| Spanish Categorical Requirements | ||
| Choose one Literature and Film Course from the following: | 3 | |
| SURVEY OF SPANISH LITERATURE I | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH LITERATURE | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO LATIN AMERICAN FILM | ||
| A JOURNEY THROUGH LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURES | ||
| REPRESENTATIONS OF THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR IN FILM AND POPULAR CULTURE | ||
| PRO-SEMINAR: LITERATURE AND/OR FILM | ||
| Choose one Culture and Society Course from the following: | 3 | |
| LATIN AMERICA IN CONTEXTS THROUGH ORAL PRACTICE | ||
| SUSTAINABILITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD | ||
| SPANISH CIVILIZATION: A HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SURVEY OF SPAIN | ||
| LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION | ||
| PRO-SEMINAR: CULTURE AND SOCIETY | ||
| Choose two Linguistics and Language for Professions Courses from the following: | 6 | |
| BUSINESS SPANISH | ||
| LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT THROUGH VOCABULARY LEARNING | ||
| SPANISH TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION | ||
| HISPANIC BILINGUALISM: LIVING BETWEEN LANGUAGES | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO HISPANIC LINGUISTICS | ||
| HISPANIC SOCIOLINGUISTICS: SPANISH IN SOCIETY | ||
| SPANISH, SPANGLISH & BILINGUAL LIFE IN THE U.S | ||
| THE STRUCTURE OF SPANISH | ||
| LINGUISTIC JUSTICE AND LATINO HEALTH | ||
| FORENSIC LINGUISTICS | ||
| PRO-SEMINAR: LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE FOR THE PROFESSIONS | ||
| Teacher Education Requirements | 27 | |
| EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS | ||
| HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS (**) | ||
or TED 2060 | EQUITY, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURAL LITERACY | |
| DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING IN ADOLESCENCE | ||
| PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING | ||
| SECONDARY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT | ||
| LITERACY AND LEARNING | ||
| DIFFERENTIATION AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES | ||
| SPECIAL METHODS IN THE CONTENT AREA | ||
| For those who want a Nebraska 6-12 Teaching Certificate | 12 | |
| CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SEMINAR: ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY LEVEL | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
World Languages and Literature, Bachelor of Arts with a Concentration in Spanish Education Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SPAN 1210 | SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS I (*) | 3 |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| CMST 1110 or CMST 2120 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | 3 |
| General Education (MavEd) course | 3 | |
| General Education (MavEd) course | 3 | |
| *Students fulfilling their World Language requirement by completing the 1110, 1120, 2110, and 2120 sequence should check with their advisor. | ||
| Attend Durango Days; other campus events. Set up a Handshake account and take the Pathway U career assessment. Attend the Student Involvement & Volunteer Fair to explore student organizations. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept-Oct. Work with your advisor to develop your Pathway in Stellic. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPAN 1220 | SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS II | 3 |
| ENGL 1160 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| MATH 1120 | INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING or QUANTITATIVE LITERACY or QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS or COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | 3-4 |
| General Education (MavEd) course | 3 | |
| Genral Education (MavEd) course | 3 | |
| Recommended: Begin studying for Praxis CORE Academic Skills. | ||
| Attend campus events such as major exploration week to get an idea of interests and career paths. Schedule a resume review with UNO Career Services. Visit faculty office hours and ask about undergraduate research opportunities. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| SPAN 2210 | SPANISH FOR INTERMEDIATE LEARNERS I | 3 |
| SPAN 2240 | SPANISH IN ACTION: BEYOND THE TEXTBOOK | 3 |
| TED 2100 | EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS | 3 |
| General Education (MavEd) Natural & Physical Science with Lab | 4 | |
| General Education (MavEd) course | 2-3 | |
| Attend the Career & Internship Fair to start networking with employers. Look for volunteer, research, or part-time work to gain experience. Join a student organization or club related to your field or interests. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPAN 2220 | SPANISH FOR INTERMEDIATE LEARNERS II | 3 |
| SPAN 2240 | SPANISH IN ACTION: BEYOND THE TEXTBOOK | 3 |
| TED 2200 or TED 2060 | HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS or EQUITY, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURAL LITERACY | 3 |
| TED 2380 | DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING IN ADOLESCENCE | 3 |
| General Education (MavEd) course | 3 | |
| Required: Pass Praxis CORE Academic Skills by the end of this semester. | ||
| Required: Acceptance into Educator Preparation Program. Must have 2.75 GPA. | ||
| Attend a career fair for informational and networking purposes. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile with new experiences. Investigate and apply for summer internships, research, or study abroad programs. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| SPAN 3010 or SPAN 3030 | SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS I or SPANISH CONVERSATION & PRONUNCIATION | 3 |
| SPAN 3060 | READING FLUENCY & COMPREHENSION IN SPANISH | 3 |
| TED 2400 | PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING | 6 |
| SPAN Cultue and Society Course | 3 | |
| • SPAN Linguistics and Language for Professions Course | 3 | |
| Apply for a paid internship or research assistantship. Attend a mock interview workshop or use online interview tools with Career Services. Start researching and visiting graduate programs or professional schools. Visit Career Center, continue updating resume. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept-Oct. | ||
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPAN 3020 or SPAN 3040 | SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS II or SPANISH GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION | 3 |
| SPAN Literature and Film Course | 3 | |
| • SPAN Linguistics and Language for Professions Course | 3 | |
| TED 3550 | SECONDARY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT (*) | 3 |
| Request letters of recommendation from faculty for jobs or grad school. Attend the All-Majors Career Fair with a plan to network. Meet with your advisor or submit for a graduation check-in to review remaining degree requirements. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| TED 3690 | LITERACY AND LEARNING | 3 |
| *TED 3550 and TED 3690 must be taken back-to-back, in either a Morning or Afternoon block. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| SPAN 4040 | ADVANCED COMPOSITION AND STYLISTICS | 3 |
| SPAN 4030 | ADVANCED SPANISH CONVERSATION | 3 |
| SPED 3800 | DIFFERENTIATION AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES | 3 |
| SPAN 4800 | INTERNSHIP FOR LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT | 3 |
| Recommended but not required: Pass Praxis II. | ||
| TED 4000 | SPECIAL METHODS IN THE CONTENT AREA | 3 |
| Check in with Career Center for networking tips. Finalize graduate school applications or job search strategy. Attend a career fair and start applying for full-time jobs. Prepare for interviews and salary negotiations with Career Services. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| TED 4600 | CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SEMINAR: ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY LEVEL | 12 |
| Complete your final advising check before graduation. Polish your resume, cover letters, and LinkedIn profile. Stay connected by joining alumni networks and professional organizations. Apply for graduation via MavLink. | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120-122 | |
Upper Level Credits: Students need 27 upper level credits throughout the degree with at least 18 upper level credits within the major. Electives may need to be selected at the 3000-4000 level to reach these minimums.