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Spanish Education Certification
Program Coordinator: Dr. Barbara Lopez-Mayhew, blopezmayhew@plymouth.edu
B.A., Catholic University of America; M.A., University Massachusetts; Ph.D., Boston College
The M.Ed. degree leads to certification to teach Spanish in grades K-12.
Required college level course work or equivalent competencies (audit, portfolio or exam): completion of five upper division major courses in Spanish (Spanish history/culture/ civilization, Spanish American history/culture/civilization and Spanish conversation, advanced Spanish, Spanish grammar/ composition), intensive and extensive advanced readings in Spanish, completion or equivalent of at least six advanced Spanish literature courses, intensive immersion experience at the advanced level (i.e. semester abroad, residence in the country or community of the target language), and K–12 foreign language methods.
Required Courses
Master's Core Component
ED 5000 Social Behavior in a Diverse Society - 3 credits
- OR -
LL 5005 Language Teaching Methods - 3 credits
ED 5010 Philosophy, Ethics and Education - 3 credits
ED 5030 Research Design - 3 credits
Learning Theory Requirements (if not met in undergraduate work)
ED 5270 Foundations of Teaching - 3 credits
LL 5170 Foreign Language Methodology K-12 - 3 credits
ED 5060 Theories of Learning and Cognitive Development - 3 credits
ED 6100 Curriculum Integration and Performance-Based Assessment - 3 credits
– OR –
ED 5140 Assessment Principles and Practices - 3 credits
ED 5080 Instructional Strategies and Curriculum Design- 3 credits
ED 5570 Classroom Interventions and Special Education Strategies - 3 credits
Spanish Content Component
In this content major, a minimum of six PSU graduate credits is required. Additional credits in this discipline may be necessary for certification.
Capstone Experience
ED 5960 Internship in Teacher Education - 9 credits
– OR –
ED 5210 Graduate Practicum - 6 credits
Total for M.Ed. in K–12 Education, Spanish Education Certification - 36-42 credits
