B.A. in Secondary Education | Spanish Education (PK-12)

This pathway prepares future PK-12 Spanish teachers. It can also support further study in education, Spanish, or applied linguistics and interests in community language education or educational publishing.

English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education Endorsements will require additional preparation but will position you better in your future job market.

• Spanish teacher in PK-12 schools
• World-language curriculum specialist
• Bilingual or multilingual education professional
• Community-based language educator
• International or intercultural program coordinator
• Graduate study in education, Spanish or applied linguistics

The Spanish program works with the Education Division to connect language and cultural study with professional preparation.

Classroom experiences help future teachers understand how to support multilingual and multicultural learners.

• School-based experiences and supervised teaching give you opportunities to apply your preparation.
• SPAN 395: Senior Seminar brings together advanced language use, research, and cultural analysis.
• Coursework in language-teaching methods connects these abilities with classroom instruction.

• Communicate effectively in spoken and written Spanish.
• Analyze literary and cultural texts in context.
• Explain relationships among language, identity, and culture.
• Design instruction centered on communication and cultural understanding.
• Use assessment and reflection to improve teaching.

SXU connects Spanish language development with literature, cultural inquiry, and education.

Heritage speakers can build on their existing knowledge while strengthening academic and professional communication.

Advising helps you coordinate Spanish coursework with your education requirements and teaching goals.