Academic Programs Catalog

College of Arts and Letters

Department of Romance and Classical Studies

Undergraduate Programs
Minor in Spanish Education

The Minor in Spanish Education program connects the learning of the Spanish language and cultures to the training necessary to become a passionate and competent Spanish teacher. Its emphasis on interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and immersion education allows students to creatively articulate meaningful links that they can share with their future students.

This minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University other than the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish Education. With the approval of the department and college that administer the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

Students who plan to complete the requirements of the minor should consult the Department of Romance and Classical Studies and have their program of study approved in advance and in writing.

Requirements for the Minor in Spanish Education

1. All of the following courses (21 credits):
SPN 310 Basic Spanish Grammar 3
SPN 320 Cultural Readings and Composition (W) 3
SPN 330 Phonetics and Pronunciation 3
SPN 342 Media and Conversation 3
SPN 350 Introduction to Reading Hispanic Literature (W) 3
Two electives at the 400-level as approved by the student’s academic advisor 6
2. All of the following courses (7 credits):
TE 334 Clinical Experiences in World Language Education I 3
TE 435 Seminar in World Language Education I 3
TE 503 Internship in Teaching Diverse Learners in Additional Endorsement Areas 1