Academic Catalog 2023-2024

Slippery Rock University

Secondary Education - Spanish (K-12), Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED)

This program prepares students for careers teaching Spanish in all school levels. Requirements for the Major in Secondary Education (K-12) include a combination of education courses and student teaching experiences that lead to certification for a state-approved teaching license. All candidates completing this program and student teaching are eligible to receive Pennsylvania certification after achieving a passing or qualifying score on Pennsylvania Department of Education required exam(s). If you are interested in teaching in another state, please contact the Department of Education in that state.

Teacher Education Policy Manual

Related Links

Secondary Education - Spanish, BSED Program Page

Secondary Education / Foundations of Education Department Page

Professional Licensure/Certification Page

Curriculum Guide

GPA Requirement

GPA must be 3.0 or higher for Teacher Candidacy.

A 3.0 GPA and passing subject area assessment (PRAXIS) or a 2.8 GPA and a qualifying passing subject area assessment (PRAXIS) score (as determined by PDE) is required for certification.

Summary*

Rock Studies 2 Requirements43
Other Basic Requirements0-3
Computer Competency0-3
Major Requirements76-85
Electives1-9

* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits.  Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.

Rock Studies 2 Requirements

The Rock
SUBJ 139Foundations of Academic Discovery 13
ENGL 102Critical Writing3
ENGL 104Critical Reading3
STAT 152Elementary Statistics I3
Select one of the following:3
Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice
Ethics and Civil Discourse
Civil Discourse and Democracy
Subtotal15
Integrated Inquiry
Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Humanities Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Social Science Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Physical & Natural Sciences
SCI 101Science of Life3
SCI 102Understanding the Physical World3
Subtotal15
Additional Rock Studies 2 Requirements (13 credits)
MATH 125Precalculus4
SPED 121Overview of Special Education3
SPED 315Special Education Issues in Diverse Secondary Classrooms3
SPAN 300Writing in Spanish for the Professions II3
Total Hours43
1

Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.

Basic Math Requirement

Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.

Complete one of the following:0-3
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR
Beginning Algebra
Total Hours0-3

Computer Competency

Demonstrate "computer competency" by one of the following:0-3
Pass Computer Competency Exam OR
Select one of the following at SRU or another post-secondary institution:
Introduction to Computing for Liberal Arts
Computer Concepts
Introduction to Computing and Programming
Technology for Wellness
Total Hours0-3

DIVERSITY,  EQUITY,  AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT

Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation.  Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career. 

Major Requirements

  • 38 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
  • 38 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
Professional Education
All grades earned in Professional Education must be a “C” or above.
CDEV 248Human Development and Education 13
SEFE 200Introduction to Education, Teaching Methods and Field 13
SEFE 230Production and Utilization of Instructional Technology 13
SEFE 323Teaching World Languages 13
SEFE 326ELL Strategies and Practice 13
SEFE 338Standards-Based Instruction & Assessment in the Inclusionary Classroom 13
SEFE 342Educational Psychology for Diverse Learners 13
SEFE 370Educational Measurements, Assessment and Evaluation 13
SEFE 380History and Philosophy of Education 13
SEFE 426Practicum in Middle-Level & Secondary Education 11
SEFE 455Student Teaching - Secondary Education 1,212
SPED 121Overview of Special Education 13
SPED 315Special Education Issues in Diverse Secondary Classrooms 1,23
Subtotal46
Secondary Content Area - Spanish
For student teaching and certification all grades earned in Content Area must be a “C” or above.
Basic Skill Courses
Exemption is possible from these courses according to performance on the language placement test. CLEP, AP, and OPI credits are accepted:0-18
Spanish Language & Culture I 1
Spanish Language & Culture II 1
Spanish Language & Culture III 1
Writing in Spanish for the Professions I 1
Speaking in Spanish for the Professions I 1
Understanding Hispanic Cultures Through Reading 1
Required Spanish Courses
SPAN 300Writing in Spanish for the Professions II 13
SPAN 350The Sounds of Spanish 13
SPAN 400Writing in Spanish for the Professions III 13
SPAN 401Speaking in Spanish for the Professions III 13
Conversation Courses
Select one of the following:3
Speaking in Spanish for the Professions II 1
Communication in Spanish for the Elementary Classroom 1
Civilization Courses
Select one of the following:3
Spain Today 1
Latin American Today 1
Literature Courses
Select one of the following:3
Exploring Spanish Culture through Media 1
Exploring Latin American Cultures through Media 1
Spanish Electives - For students who Exempt from Basic Skills
Choose as many SPAN electives as necessary to reach 30 credits9-0
Subtotal30-39
Total Hours76-85
1

Course counts for 50% of Major but not for Major GPA.

2

SPED 315 and SEFE 455 are taken together during the student teaching semester.

*

Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.

Important Information

For information only: Please see adviser for more details pertaining to this certification

Optional Dual Certification in Secondary Education and Special Education

Secondary Education majors can add special education certification by taking the following courses in addition to those required for the secondary education major:

SPED 230Early Intervention Practices for Students with Disabilities3
SPED 350Universal Intervention3
SPED 360Targeted Instructional and Behavioral Interventions for Neuro-Diverse Learners3
SPED 431Intense Behavioral and Emotional Interventions for Neuro-Diverse Learners3
SPED 432Intensive ELA Interventions for Neuro-Diverse Learners3
SPED 433Assessment Strategies in Special Education3
SPED 434Professional Collaboration and Ethical Practices3
SPED 435Processes and Procedures in Special Education3
Total Hours24

Prerequisites for Teacher Candidacy

  • Grades below a “C” are not admissible.

Basic Courses
ENGL 102Critical Writing3
ENGL 104Critical Reading3
SEFE 230Production and Utilization of Instructional Technology3
SEFE 326ELL Strategies and Practice3
SEFE 370Educational Measurements, Assessment and Evaluation3
SPED 121Overview of Special Education3
Math Requirement for BS in Education
Required prior to Admission to Teacher Candidacy
MATH 113 or higher6
Total Hours24

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions

SECONDARY EDUCATION - SPANISH K-12 BSED (1284)
Effective Fall 2019
Revised: 09.18.2023
UCC 02.01.2022 

Recommended Four-Year Plan

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
ENGL 102 Critical Writing 3
ESAP 101 FYRST Seminar * 1
SCI 101 Science of Life 3
SPAN 101 Spanish Language & Culture I 2 3
SUBJ 139Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 3
Select one of the following: 3
Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice
Ethics and Civil Discourse
Civil Discourse and Democracy
 Hours16
Spring
SEFE 200 Introduction to Education, Teaching Methods and Field 3
ENGL 104 Critical Reading 3
SCI 102 Understanding the Physical World 3
STAT 152 Elementary Statistics I 3
SPAN 102 Spanish Language & Culture II 2 3
 Hours15
Second Year
Fall
MATH 125 Precalculus 4
SPED 121 Overview of Special Education 3
SPAN 103 Spanish Language & Culture III 2 3
SEFE 230 Production and Utilization of Instructional Technology 3
SPAN 200 Writing in Spanish for the Professions I 3
 Hours16
Spring
SEFE 326 ELL Strategies and Practice 3
SEFE 370 Educational Measurements, Assessment and Evaluation 3
SPAN 201 Speaking in Spanish for the Professions I 2 3
SPAN 220 Understanding Hispanic Cultures Through Reading 2 3
Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry 3
 Hours15
Third Year
Fall
SEFE 323 Teaching World Languages 3
Social Science Inquiry 3
SPAN 350 The Sounds of Spanish 3
CDEV 248 Human Development and Education 3
SEFE 342 Educational Psychology for Diverse Learners 3
 Hours15
Spring
SEFE 338 Standards-Based Instruction & Assessment in the Inclusionary Classroom 3
SPAN 401 Speaking in Spanish for the Professions III 3
SPAN 300 Writing in Spanish for the Professions II 3
Humanities Inquiry 3
Spanish Civilization Course 3
Spain Today
Latin American Today
 Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
SEFE 426 Practicum in Middle-Level & Secondary Education 1
Spanish Literature Course 3
Exploring Spanish Culture through Media
Exploring Latin American Cultures through Media
SPAN 400 Writing in Spanish for the Professions III 3
SEFE 380 History and Philosophy of Education 3
Spanish Course Elective 3
Spanish Conversation Course 3
Speaking in Spanish for the Professions II
Communication in Spanish for the Elementary Classroom
 Hours16
Spring
SEFE 455 Student Teaching - Secondary Education 12
SPED 315 Special Education Issues in Diverse Secondary Classrooms 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours**123
1

Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject

2

Spanish Elective for students who are exempt from basic skills. Total Spanish credits must total 30.

*

Students are encouraged to take ESAP 101 as a Free Elective.

** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Some planners may show more than 120 credits because faculty have created flexibility in choosing courses.  However, only 120 credits are required to obtain a degree. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year. 

SECONDARY EDUCATION - SPANISH K-12 BSED (1284)
Revised: 09.07.2023