Fall - 2007
SECOND AREA OF CERTIFICATION
Spanish (K - 9) with Elementary or Middle School Education

Name:

Student #:

Note: SBU reserves the right to amend the curriculum and require teaching certificate candidates to graduate under a program which reflects the state certification requirements in force at the time of graduation.
GPA Requirements:
 •  2.5 overall and in the certificate subject area
 •  2.5 in professional education courses with no grade lower than a "C"
In addition to the certification requirements for the primary area of certification, the following requirements must be met to complete a second area of certification in Spanish (K - 9).
Spanish (Second Area of Certification)
24 hours including 3 hours Professional Education courses
Either twenty-one hours of Spanish, or
eighteen hours above SPA 1124 - Elementary Spanish II, plus 2 or more earned credits of High School Spanish.
Course #
Course Title
Hours
Grade
Sem / Year
SPA 1114 Elementary Spanish I (F)
4
    
SPA 1124 Elementary Spanish II (S)
4
    
SPA 2213 Intermediate Spanish I (F)
3
    
SPA 2223 Intermediate Spanish II (S)
3
    
SPA 2931-3 Special Readings in Spanish (F / S)
1 - 3
    
SPA 3313 Advanced Spanish Reading & Conversation (F, even)
3
    
SPA 3323 Spanish Civ & Culture (S, odd)
3
    
SPA 3333 Survey of Early Spanish Literature (F, odd)
3
    
SPA 3343 Survey of Later Spanish Literature (S, even)
3
    
EDU 4563 Methods of Teaching Foreign Language (on sufficient demand) required
3
    
         
         
         
NOTE: In addition to an understanding and appreciation of the foreign culture and civilization, the prospective teacher will demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the degree-granting institution, proficiency in the areas of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing.
When Spanish is selected as the second area of certification, the Field Experience Level I (observing / assisting) should be in the Spanish classroom. Additionally, the student teaching experience may include time in the Spanish classroom.