Become a Spanish Teacher

B.S. in Adolescence Education: Spanish (Grades 7-12)/M.A. in Spanish
The 153-credit accelerated degree program prepares you for New York State teaching certification as a middle and high school Spanish teacher. Upon successful completion of the required courses, you will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Adolescence Education in Spanish and the Master of Arts in Spanish in five years, a full year less than if the two degrees were pursued separately. Administered jointly by C.W. Post’s School of Education and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the program draws on the resources of one of New York’s top-rated teacher education institutions and a well established, widely acclaimed center for liberal arts education.

• The B.S. in Adolescence Education: Spanish (Grades 7 to 12) provides an in-depth look into the theory and practice of teaching middle and high school students, using classroom instruction to foster intellectual, social and personal development. You will study the dynamics of group and individual motivations and learn to develop innovative instruction plans.
  
  
• The M.A. in Spanish provides a comprehensive overview of Spanish literature and language. In addition to syntax and style, you will cover topics including the culture and civilization of Spain, Spanish America and the Caribbean, and will study the lives and works of the great Spanish writers and poets.

Qualities That Set Our Program Apart

• A complete undergraduate and graduate education for less time and expense
• Comprehensive curriculum includes Spanish literature and culture
• Small classes and professors with top credentials

Admission Requirements

• Incoming freshmen must have a solid B average (3.0 or 82-85 grade point average) and an average SAT of 1000 (Critical Reading and Math combined) or ACT Composite of 20 or above.
• Transfer students must have completed more than 24 college credits. A minimum college G.P.A. of 2.0 is required for application review. If you have completed fewer than 24 credits, you must also submit high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores.

Submitting an Application for Admission
All applicants can apply for admission to the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University at My LIU. For more information on the application process, visit the Admissions Web site at www.liu.edu/admissions.

Program Requirements for Continuing Students: M.A. in Spanish
SPA 513 Syntax and Stylistics
SPA 541 Linguistics
Five additional Spanish courses in Spanish literature, Spanish American literature, culture and civilization of Spain and culture and civilization of Spanish America
Five electives, 500-600 level in linguistics and literature, not to exceed 6 credits in linguistics Comprehensive Examination (no more than 2 attempts)
Students may transfer no more than three (3) credits with prior approval
Students must maintain a B average to remain in good standing in the program and to graduate.
To advance to the graduate portion of this dual degree program, you must meet the entrance requirements of the graduate degree. That includes an overall and major GPA of 3.0.

Typical Sequence of Courses

Freshman Year
SPA 11, 12, 26 (9)
COLL 101 (1)
ENG 1, 2 (6)
Core courses (19)
Total credits: 35

Sophomore Year
SPA 23, 24, 25, 27 (12)
Second language (6)
EDI 14, 15A, 16A (9)
Core Course (7)
Total credits: 34

Junior Year
SPA 513 (3)
SPA elective (3)
Second language (6)
EDI 17 (3)
EDS 44, 75A (6)
ENG 7, 8 (6)
Core courses (9)
Total credits: 36

Senior Year
SPA 541, 665, graduate elective (9)
EDI 35, 35G, 38 (12)
Core Course (3)
Total credits: 24

Fifth Year
SPA graduate electives (24)
Total credits: 24

New York State Certification
Upon graduation and successful completion of New York State teaching certification examinations, graduates will be awarded Initial Teaching Certification by the New York State Education Department. After completion of three years of professional experience teaching grades 7 to 12, graduates will be eligible for Professional Teaching Certification without taking any further coursework. For more information contact Michael.Hogan@liu.edu.

Contact Us

For more information contact:
Dr. Erica Frouman-Smith, Graduate Advisor
Department of Foreign Languages
C.W. Post Campus
Long Island University
720 Northern Boulevard
Brookville, NY 11548
516-299-2973
erica.frouman-smith@liu.edu

Admissions Information:
Admissions Office
516-299-2900
enroll@cwpost.liu.edu
www.liu.edu/admissions