Spanish BA/Spanish Adolescence Education EdM

Undergraduate Course Requirements

Graduate Course Requirements

Notes

*Students are required to complete Introductory Language Core courses unless some or all are waived by the Department based on demonstrated proficiency. Appropriate language placement is based on a student’s high school preparation. Below are possible sequences to satisfy this requirement:

• No Prior Instruction: SPA 101 , SPA 102 , SPA 151 ,and SPA 152  
• Average High School Preparation: SPA 104 , SPA 151 ,and SPA 152  
• Fairly Strong High School Preparation: SPA 151  and SPA 152  

** Dual listed with a graduate course and satisfies both undergraduate and graduate requirements.

Total Credits Required for Undergraduate Major: 36-52

Additional Degree Requirements Include:

• Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
• 16 credits of Education Core**
• Elective courses as needed to complete the 98 credit hour total

Total Undergraduate Credits Required: 98-99

Total Graduate Credits Required for Degree: 40

Total Credits Required for Graduation: 130-139

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Academic Requirements

Students must have a minimum major GPA of 2.000.

To progress to the graduate portion of the program, students must maintain a 3.000 GPA, earn a “C” grade or higher in content courses (courses in the undergraduate major); earn a “B-” or better in all education coursework (courses that begin with CEP, ELP, and LAI), and complete an interview in the Office of Educator Preparation. Students must complete these progression points by March of year three of the bachelor’s program to be eligible to register for graduate level coursework. No formal application is required for graduate school.

Transfer Credit Policy

The department’s residency requirement stipulates that at least 50% of required credits for a major or minor be completed via Spanish courses taken on campus. 

Curricular Plan

A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.

Learning Outcomes

Students in the combined program will complete the same learning outcomes as for the Spanish BA degree. In addition, graduates of the Spanish Education EdM program will:

• Demonstrate subject specific content expertise that supports effective teaching in the field. 
• Create inclusive learning environments to meet individual differences in a caring, culturally responsive, and professional manner. 
• Construct relevant and rigorous curricula that include critical assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Design, develop, and evaluate learning experiences that maximize the use of digital and interactive technologies. 
• Promote the application of research and evidence-based practices in diverse settings throughout their teaching careers.
• Remain intellectually curious, continually updating their knowledge and skills to ensure ongoing excellence in teaching.

(HEGIS: 11.05 SPANISH, CIP: 16.0905 Spanish Language and Literature)