Spanish, B.S. (Certifiable for secondary teaching)
A minor is not required with this major.
Spanish (36 credits)
Major Core. For non-heritage speakers:
For heritage speakers:
| SPAN 190 | Language for Heritage Speakers of Spanish I | 3 |
| SPAN 191 | Language for Heritage Speakers of Spanish II | 3 |
| SPAN 290 | Hispanic Culture for Heritage Speakers of Spanish I | 3 |
| SPAN 291 | Hispanic Culture for Heritage Speakers of Spanish II | 3 |
Spanish and Spanish-American Literature and Cultures
| SPAN 300 | Literary Analysis | 3 |
| SPAN 304 | Introduction to Spanish Literature I | 3 |
| | or | |
| SPAN 305 | Introduction to Spanish Literature II | 3 |
| SPAN 315 | Spanish Civilization | 3 |
| SPAN 316 | Latin American Civilization | 3 |
| SPAN 335 | Advanced Spanish for Oral Expression | 3 |
| SPAN 336 | Advanced Spanish Composition | 3 |
| SPAN 375 | Introduction to Spanish American Literature I | 3 |
| | or | |
| SPAN 376 | Spanish American Literature II | 3 |
Major Directed Electives (3 credits)
Related Requirements (9 credits)
EDF 215 Education in a Multicultural Society 3 credits
Professional Education (34 credits)
| SPED 315 | Introduction to Educating Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| EDTE 316 | Principles of Learning in Diverse Settings (Secondary) | 4 |
| EDT 315 | Educational Technology in the Secondary School Classroom | 1 |
| LLA 440 | Literacy instruction in the Secondary School | 3 |
| EDSC 425 | Multicultural, Interdisciplinary Teaching at the Secondary Level | 3 |
| EDSC 435 | Secondary Education Student Teaching | 9 |
| ML 428 | Methods and Materials for Teaching World Languages at Elementary School Level | 3 |
| ML 429 | Seminar in Modern Language Teaching Methods | 4 |
| ML 440 | Student Teaching Seminar in Modern Languages | 1 |
| ML 490 | Teaching World Languages II: Acquisition in Young Children for Teachers of World Languages | 3 |
Related requirement: EDF 215 Education in a Multicultural Society 3 credits.
This course may be used to fulfill General Education requirements.
Total Credit Hours: 120
For students with advanced preparation, appropriate substitutions will be made.
Specialization in Inter-University Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultures
Students must complete 12 credits at one of our Spanish-speaking partner institutions abroad during one semester. The 12 credits may be taken in language, culture and/or literature as appropriate to the student's level of proficiency and upon recommendation of student's academic advisor at CCSU. These credits may apply to the core requirements of the major.
Note: Students of this specialization are strongly encouraged to complete their study abroad component during their sophomore year.