Spanish Teacher (7-12), B.A.

Major Requirements (58 Credits)

Thirty credits in the content area are required for New York state certification to teach a language other than English at the secondary level, 24 of which must be taken in the Department of Global Languages and Literatures as follows:

Both of the following: Spanish 2030W and 3610.

Two of the following culture courses: Spanish 3515, 3525, 3510, or 3520.

Twelve credits to be selected from Spanish 1040 and above.

The remaining six credits may be selected from the following options:

• Up to two additional courses in the major language and/or from Global Languages and Literatures 1030 or higher.
• Two courses in a second language, Global Languages and Literatures 1030 or above.
• Up to two courses in related areas, subject to department approval.

In addition, students must complete the following pedagogical courses in the Department of Secondary Education for a total of 28 credits: 2001, 2002, 3401, 3402, 3456, 4401, 4411,  4482, and 4541.

Consult the Secondary Education section in the Undergraduate Bulletin for additional information on sequencing, pre-requisites and specific requirements (including GPA) to take particular Secondary Education courses.

Admission Requirements and Academic Standing

Students must have a GPA of 2.70 or higher based on a minimum of 30 credits in liberal arts and sciences to take Secondary Education 2001 and 2002.

Students must have a B- in both Secondary Education 2001 and 2002, New York City Department of Education Fingerprint clearance, and a GPA of 2.75 or higher based on a minimum of 30 credits in liberal arts and sciences to continue to Secondary Education 3401, and/or Secondary Education 3402, and/or Secondary Education 3456.

To take Secondary Education 4401, students must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher, a B- or better in both Secondary Education 3401 and 3402, and/or permission of the head of the program.

Students must earn a B- or higher in Secondary Education 4401, and a GPA of 2.75 or higher in their major.

All students accepted to the School of Education are required to submit fingerprint verification before signing up for most education classes. Fingerprint verification is required for work in New York City Department of Education schools if you already have fingerprint records or not. Follow these instructions.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Alignment with Standards for Content and Teaching Mastery

Develop pedagogical-content knowledge in order to support all students including English Language Learners, students with special learning needs, and students from all racial, cultural for New York State World Language Standards, and ACTFL World Readiness Standards.

2. Adolescent Development and Social-Emotional Learning

Develop knowledge of adolescent development and Social-Emotional Learning to support students to acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, show empathy, maintain positive relationships and make responsible decisions.

3. Creating Instructional Plans

Apply knowledge of adolescent learners, learning theory, curriculum design, pedagogy, differentiation, and educational technologies when creating instructional plans that support all students in building historical knowledge, historical thinking, inquiry and literacy in world language.

4. Supporting Diverse, Equitable, and Positive Learning Environments

Informed by the NYSED Culturally-Responsive Sustaining Education Framework, candidates demonstrate they have knowledge of the impact of culture and language on learning, implement culturally responsive practices while fostering a positive learning environment, and develop the skills required for working with colleagues, parents, guardians, and communities for the benefits of all students.

5. Analysis of Student Work to Improve Instruction

Analyze and evaluate student work for evidence of learning, errors, and misconceptions and use findings to engage in reflective practice supporting the improvement of learning and teaching.

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