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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Spanish Education: Adolescence EdM


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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)


II. Initial/Professional Curriculum (5-12)


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.

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)


Total Initial/Professional Curriculum Credits: 48-57


3.0 Degree GPA required

 

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


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.

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


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

 

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)


1) Pedagogical Content Knowledge: Students will flexibly adapt and implement pedagogical approaches that meet the needs of all learners.

2) Commitment to All Learners: Students will build relationships with students through mindful, intentional interactions that demonstrate enthusiasm, care, and humility.

3) Collaborative Professionalism: Students will practice critical reflection and inquiry independently and in collaboration with peers.

4) Professional Stance and Action: Students will exhibit dispositions that reflect commitment to culturally-responsive sustaining pedagogies, knowledge of individual and group differences, and how these differences influence learning communities.

5) Critical Integration of Curriculum and Instructional Tools: Students will use a repertoire of curricular and instructional tools and evidence-based practices to support inclusive, equitable learning.

6) Commitment to School, Family, & Community Engagement: Students will affirm the expertise, wisdom, assets, and strengths that reside in families and communities, and develop skills to connect authentically with families and communities.

SED Statement


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

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