World Language - Spanish (7-12) Endorsement
Secondary Education, Bachelor Science in Education - World Language-Spanish (7-12) Endorsement Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 46 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Academic Skills | 15 | |
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | ||
Writing in the Discipline Course | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
or STAT 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
or STAT 1530 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | |
| Distribution Requirements | 31 | |
Natural Science - From two disciplines and at least one lab - 7 hrs | ||
Social Science - From two disciplines - 9 hrs | ||
Humanities and Fine Arts - From two disciplines - 9 hrs | ||
Global Diversity - 3 hrs | ||
US Diversity - 3 hrs | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - 69 Hours Required | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| All of the following: | 39 | |
| EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (** ^) | ||
| HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS (** ^) | ||
| 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 (^) | ||
| CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SEMINAR: ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY LEVEL (^) | ||
| Spanish Endorsement required courses | 9 | |
| READINGS IN SPANISH (^) | ||
| ADVANCED COMPOSITION AND STYLISTICS (** ^) | ||
SPAN 3000/4000 | ||
| Select one | 3 | |
| SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS I (^) | ||
| SPANISH CONVERSATION (^) | ||
| Select one | 3 | |
| SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS II (^) | ||
| SPANISH GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION (^) | ||
| Select one from Literature and Film | 3 | |
| SURVEY OF SPANISH LITERATURE I (^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH LITERATURE (^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURES (^) | ||
| PRO-SEMINAR: LITERATURE AND/OR FILM (^) | ||
| Select one from Culture and Society | 3 | |
| SPANISH CIVILIZATION (^) | ||
| LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION (^) | ||
| PRO-SEMINAR: CULTURE AND SOCIETY (^) | ||
| Select one Linguistics and Lang. for Prof. 1 | ||
| THE STRUCTURE OF SPANISH (^) | ||
| PRO-SEMINAR: LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE FOR THE PROFESSIONS (^) | ||
| Select one Linguistics and Lang. for Prof. 2 | ||
| SPANISH PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY (^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO HISPANIC LINGUISTICS (^) | ||
| THE STRUCTURE OF SPANISH (^) | ||
| PRO-SEMINAR: LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE FOR THE PROFESSIONS (^) | ||
| Choose 1 3000/4000 level course | 3 | |
SPAN 3000/4000 | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
Candidates must have satisfactorily completed all required coursework prior to clinical practice.
A minimum grade of "C" must be earned in all certification requirements, endorsements, and concentrations. All grades of incomplete and any grades below "C" in these specific requirements must be removed prior to clinical practice. Candidates are responsible for contacting their advisor regarding said grades.
For courses in this major/ endorsement that require a grade of C or higher, CR/ NC is not permissible.
Candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher in order to be eligible for clinical practice.
Secondary Education, Bachelor Science in Education - World Language-Spanish (7-12) Endorsement Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| Quantitative Literacy | 3 | |
| SPAN 1110 | ELEMENTARY SPANISH I | 5 |
| Social Science | 3 | |
MUST establish 2.5+ NU GPA in order to enroll in TED 2200 for spring semester | ||
Attend Welcome Week events; other campus events | ||
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1160 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| CMST 1110 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | 3 |
| SPAN 1120 | ELEMENTARY SPANISH II | 5 |
| Natural/Physical Science with Lab | 4 | |
Advising appointment for fall: February - March | ||
Join a student organization | ||
Make a plan to take the Praxis Core | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| TED 2100 | EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS | 3 |
| TED 2200 | HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| SPAN 2110 | INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I | 3 |
| Electives for degree | 4 | |
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
Identify professional organization to get involved with. Begin resume development. | ||
| Meet with Education Abroad advisior to explore options to study abroad. | ||
Apply to Educator Preparation Program October 1 deadline | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPAN 2120 | INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II | 3 |
| Humanites and Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
Advising appointment for fall: February - March | ||
| Credits | 9 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| TED 2380 | DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING IN ADOLESCENCE | 3 |
| TED 2400 | PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING | 6 |
| SPAN 3030 | SPANISH CONVERSATION | 3 |
| SPAN 3040 | SPANISH GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION (MUST attempt PRAXIS Core by January 10th and have 2.75 minimum NU GPA to progress in Educator Preparation Program.) | 3 |
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| TED 3550 | SECONDARY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| TED 3690 | LITERACY AND LEARNING | 3 |
| SPAN 3060 | READINGS IN SPANISH | 3 |
| SPED 3800 | DIFFERENTIATION AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES | 3 |
| SPAN elective 3/4000 level | 3 | |
Advising appointment for fall: February - March | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| Natural/Physical Science | 3 | |
| SPAN Linguistics and Language option (SPAN 4220 or 4970) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| TED 4000 | SPECIAL METHODS IN THE CONTENT AREA | 3 |
| SPAN 4030 | ADVANCED SPANISH CONVERSATION | 3 |
| SPAN 4040 | ADVANCED COMPOSITION AND STYLISTICS | 3 |
| SPAN Literature and Film option | 3 | |
| SPAN Culture and Society option | 3 | |
| SPAN Linguistics and Profession Option | 3 | |
Take Praxis II- World Language – Spanish #5195 | ||
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
Apply for clinical practice (student teaching) at beginning of fall term. | ||
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| TED 4600 | CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SEMINAR: ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY LEVEL | 12 |
Apply for graduation | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an advisor in your major program for further guidance.
This plan is not a contract and curriculum is subject to change.
Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year. Information based on 2024-2025 University of Nebraska at Omaha undergraduate catalog.
Placement Exams: For Math, English, Foreign Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
**Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study
GPA Requirements:
2.5 minimum GPA to remain in College of Education, 2.5 minimum GPA to apply to Educator Preparation Program, 2.75 minimum GPA to progress in Educator Preparation Program
# Professional education course: a grade of C or higher is required to pass the class
Graduation Requirements: 2.75 minimum NU GPA