Program: Spanish Education: Adolescence EdM - University at Buffalo

Apr 09, 2025

WORKING 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

The EdM for Teaching Languages Other Than English (LOTE) in the United States, is designed for those who intend to teach foreign language education, particularly in public schools. Courses deal with current theories and their implications for teaching methods, materials, and assessment. The languages offered include certification in French, Latin and Spanish.

I. Initial Certification Curriculum (Certificate of Advanced Study)

Required Core (30-33 credits)

LAI 663SEM - Socio-cultural Dimensions in Learning and Human Development Credits: 1 - 3
OR
CEP 501LEC - Psychological Foundations of Education Credits: 3 and
either ELP 548SEM - Foundations of Education Credits: 3 or
ELP 585SEM - Sociological Bases of Education Credits: 3
LAI 514LEC - Adolescent Writing Across the Curriculum Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 552LEC - Middle Childhood/Adolescent Literacy Methods Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 574SEM - Teaching the Exceptional Learner in the Regular Education Classroom Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 595TUT - Supervised Teaching II Credits: 3 - 6
LAI 616LEC - Teaching Foreign Language Grades 7-12 Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 667TUT - Field Experience Credits: 3
LAI 668TUT - Supervised Teaching I Credits: 3 - 6
LAI 674TUT - Seminar in Teaching Credits: 3
LAI 698SEM - Instructional Strategies in Inclusive Classrooms Credits: 1 - 3

Total Initial Curriculum Credits: 30-33

3.0 Degree GPA required

II. Initial/Professional Curriculum (5-12)

Required Core (30-33 credits)

LAI 663SEM - Socio-cultural Dimensions in Learning and Human Development Credits: 1 - 3
OR
CEP 501LEC - Psychological Foundations of Education Credits: 3 and
either ELP 548SEM - Foundations of Education Credits: 3 or
ELP 585SEM - Sociological Bases of Education Credits: 3
LAI 514LEC - Adolescent Writing Across the Curriculum Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 552LEC - Middle Childhood/Adolescent Literacy Methods Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 574SEM - Teaching the Exceptional Learner in the Regular Education Classroom Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 595TUT - Supervised Teaching II Credits: 3 - 6
LAI 616LEC - Teaching Foreign Language Grades 7-12 Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 667TUT - Field Experience Credits: 3
LAI 668TUT - Supervised Teaching I Credits: 3 - 6
LAI 674TUT - Seminar in Teaching Credits: 3
LAI 698SEM - Instructional Strategies in Inclusive Classrooms Credits: 1 - 3

Major Area Requirements (6 credits)

LAI 593LEC - Teaching Foreign Languages Grades 1-6 Credits: 3 and
either LAI 515LEC - Action Research to Improve Teaching and Learning Credits: 3 or
LAI 589SEM - Second Language Educ Res Credits: 3

Major Area Content Electives (12 credits)

Select 12 credits from:

Graduate level, target language / culture course in Department of Romance Language and Literature (SPA / RLL), or a course from the Department of Linguistics (LIN) with advisor approval.

LAI 581LEC - Linguistics for L2 Education Credits: 3
LAI 582LEC - Principles of Language Acquisition 1st and 2nd Credits: 3
LAI 585SEM - L2 Literacy/Focus Writing Credits: 3
LAI 681SEM - Understanding/Teaching Second Language Culture Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 682LEC - Assessing Second Language Proficiency Credits: 1 - 3

Culminating Experience: Portfolio

Portfolio is required of all students. Requirement satisfied by successful completion of LAI 667 (3 credits) and LAI 674 (3 credits) as taken in Required Core above.

Optional: Project or Thesis (3-6 credits)

LAI 700TUT - Indiv Guidnc Capstn Event Credits: 1 - 6
LAI 701TUT - Indiv Guidnc Thesis Credits: 1 - 6

Total Initial/Professional Curriculum Credits: 48-57

3.0 Degree GPA required

III. Professional Certification (7-12) with 1-6 Extension

Major Area Requirements (18 credits)

LAI 581LEC - Linguistics for L2 Education Credits: 3
LAI 582LEC - Principles of Language Acquisition 1st and 2nd Credits: 3
LAI 593LEC - Teaching Foreign Languages Grades 1-6 Credits: 3
LAI 596LEC - Advanced Methods for Teaching LOTE Credits: 3
either LAI 515LEC - Action Research to Improve Teaching and Learning Credits: 3 or
LAI 589SEM - Second Language Educ Res Credits: 3
either LAI 586LEC - Research Methods in Bilingualism and L2 Acquisition Credits: 3 or
LAI 600LEC - Curriculum Integration and Assessment Credits: 1 - 3 or
LAI 682LEC - Assessing Second Language Proficiency Credits: 1 - 3

Major Area Content Electives (12 credits)

Select 12 credits from:

Graduate level, target language / culture course in Department of Romance Language and Literature (SPA / RLL), or a course from the Department of Linguistics (LIN) or the Graduate School of Education (GSE) with advisor approval.

LAI 579SEM - ESL Literacy/Focus Reading Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 585SEM - L2 Literacy/Focus Writing Credits: 3
LAI 681SEM - Understanding/Teaching Second Language Culture Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 682LEC - Assessing Second Language Proficiency Credits: 1 - 3
SPA 506SEM - Latin American Spanish Dialectology Credits: 3
SPA 509SEM - Top Credits: 3
SPA 510SEM - Topics Credits: 3
SPA 518LEC - Spanish American Theater Credits: 3
SPA 533SEM - Topics Credits: 3
SPA 534LEC - Topics Credits: 3
SPA 535SEM - Gender in Mexican Film Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Portfolio, Project or Thesis (0-6 credits)

LAI 700TUT - Indiv Guidnc Capstn Event Credits: 1 - 6
LAI 701TUT - Indiv Guidnc Thesis Credits: 1 - 6

Additional Requirements

Required for Conferral of Degree:

Proof of completion of Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop
Proof of completion of NYSED Students with Disabilities Requirement
Proof of valid NYS Initial Teacher Certificate

Total Professional Certification Credits: 30-36

3.0 Degree GPA required

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).