Spanish – Education Track

License: Spanish and Blended and Online Teaching1
Grade Levels 5-12
REPA 3

Please visit the Purdue University 2024-2025 Catalog for additional program information

Total Credit Hours – 120

Before undertaking the major, students must establish proficiency equivalent to Spanish Level IV. Proficiency may be established by taking and passing SPAN 20200 or SPAN 20500, by exam, or by other evidence acceptable to the School of Languages & Cultures. Courses in the list below taken for credit will be applied to Electives. Students must earn a minimum grade of C an overall GPA of 2.67/4.00 in courses for the major.

Content

SPAN 10100 – Spanish Level I
SPAN 10200 – Spanish Level II
SPAN 10500 – Accelerated Basic Spanish
SPAN 20100 – Spanish Level III
SPAN 20200 – Spanish Level IV
SPAN 20500 – Accelerated Intermediate Spanish
SPAN 22400 – Spanish Level IV: Business Spanish
Credit Hours
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
Credit Hours
SPAN 10100 – Spanish Level I3
SPAN 10200 – Spanish Level II3
SPAN 10500 – Accelerated Basic Spanish4
SPAN 20100 – Spanish Level III3
SPAN 20200 – Spanish Level IV3
SPAN 20500 – Accelerated Intermediate Spanish4
SPAN 22400 – Spanish Level IV: Business Spanish3

Area A: Spanish Language (Select One Pair)

SPAN 30100 – Spanish Level V AND
SPAN 30200 – Spanish Level VI OR
SPAN 30500 – Spanish for Heritage Speakers AND
SPAN 30801 – Advanced Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
Credit Hours
SPAN 30100 – Spanish Level V AND3
SPAN 30200 – Spanish Level VI OR3
SPAN 30500 – Spanish for Heritage Speakers AND3
SPAN 30801 – Advanced Spanish for Heritage Speakers3

Area B: Spanish Literature

SPAN 24100 – Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Literature
Credit Hours
3
Credit Hours
SPAN 24100 – Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Literature3

Area C: Advanced Spanish Language (Select one)

SPAN 40100 – Spanish Level VII OR
SPAN 40200 – Spanish Level VIII
Credit Hours
3
3
Credit Hours
SPAN 40100 – Spanish Level VII OR3
SPAN 40200 – Spanish Level VIII3

Area D: Advanced Spanish Literature (Select one)

SPAN 34100 – Hispanic Literature I: Poetry and Drama OR
SPAN 34200 – Hispanic Literature II: Prose
Credit Hours
3
3
Credit Hours
SPAN 34100 – Hispanic Literature I: Poetry and Drama OR3
SPAN 34200 – Hispanic Literature II: Prose3

Area E: Spanish Linguistics

SPAN 36100 – The Structure of Spanish I: Phonetics and Phonology
SPAN 36200 – The Structure of Spanish II: Morphology, Lexicology, and Syntax
Credit Hours
3
3
Credit Hours
SPAN 36100 – The Structure of Spanish I: Phonetics and Phonology3
SPAN 36200 – The Structure of Spanish II: Morphology, Lexicology, and Syntax3

Area F: Spanish Culture (Select one)

SPAN 48000 – Spanish Civilization
SPAN 48100 – Spanish Culture
SPAN 48200 – Latin American Civilization
SPAN 48300 – Latin American Culture
SPAN 48500 – Food and Culture in the Hispanic World
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
Credit Hours
SPAN 48000 – Spanish Civilization3
SPAN 48100 – Spanish Culture3
SPAN 48200 – Latin American Civilization3
SPAN 48300 – Latin American Culture3
SPAN 48500 – Food and Culture in the Hispanic World3

Area G: Spanish Selectives

Select two not used above

SPAN 23100 – Cervantes’ Don Quixote
SPAN 23500 – Spanish American Literature in Translation
SPAN 28000 – Second Year Spanish: Special Topics
SPAN 31200 – Advanced Spanish Conversation
SPAN 33000 – Spanish and Latin American Cinema
SPAN 33500 – The Literature of Spanish-Speaking Peoples in the United States
SPAN 34100 – Hispanic Literature I: Poetry and Drama
SPAN 34200 – Hispanic Literature II: Prose
SPAN 39800 – Special Topics in Spanish
SPAN 40100 – Spanish Level VII
SPAN 40200 – Spanish Level VIII
SPAN 41500 – Spanish Translation and Interpreting
SPAN 41900 – Directed Tutoring in Spanish
SPAN 48000 – Spanish Civilization
SPAN 48200 – Latin American Civilization
SPAN 48300 – Latin American Culture
SPAN 48500 – Food and Culture in the Hispanic World
SPAN 49800 – Advanced Topics in Spanish
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1-3
Credit Hours
SPAN 23100 – Cervantes’ Don Quixote3
SPAN 23500 – Spanish American Literature in Translation3
SPAN 28000 – Second Year Spanish: Special Topics3
SPAN 31200 – Advanced Spanish Conversation3
SPAN 33000 – Spanish and Latin American Cinema3
SPAN 33500 – The Literature of Spanish-Speaking Peoples in the United States3
SPAN 34100 – Hispanic Literature I: Poetry and Drama3
SPAN 34200 – Hispanic Literature II: Prose3
SPAN 39800 – Special Topics in Spanish3
SPAN 40100 – Spanish Level VII3
SPAN 40200 – Spanish Level VIII3
SPAN 41500 – Spanish Translation and Interpreting3
SPAN 41900 – Directed Tutoring in Spanish3
SPAN 48000 – Spanish Civilization3
SPAN 48200 – Latin American Civilization3
SPAN 48300 – Latin American Culture3
SPAN 48500 – Food and Culture in the Hispanic World3
SPAN 49800 – Advanced Topics in Spanish1-3

Professional Education

2.50/4.00 Overall GPA is required for the Teacher Education Program, with all Professional Education (including any Professional Education elective), and required Learner Specialty Pathway course grades “C” or higher, no “I” (Incomplete).

EDCI 20002 – Special Pop Sem: English Lang Learners and Students with Gifts*
EDCI 20500 – Exploring Teaching as a Career
EDCI 27000 – Introduction to Educational Technology and Computing
EDCI 28500 – Multiculturalism and Education*
EDCI 30900 – Reading in Middle and Secondary Schools
EDCI 35000 – Community Issues and Applications for Educators*
EDCI 37001 – Teaching and Learning English as a New Language
EDCI 42700 – Teaching of World Languages**
EDPS 20001 – Special Pop Sem: Students with Disabilities and Differentiation *
EDPS 23500 – Learning and Motivation*
EDPS 24000 – Children with Gifts, Creativity, and Talents
EDPS 24800 – Differentiating Curriculum and Instruction*
EDPS 26501 – The Inclusive Classroom
EDPS 32700 – Classroom Assessment*
EDPS 36201 – Positive Behavioral Supports*
EDPS 43010 – Secondary Creating and Managing Learning Environments*
EDST 20010 – Educational Policies and Laws*
LC 23700 – Our Common Bond: Languages and Cultures in a Global Context
LC 47500 – Theories of Teaching World Languages**
Credit Hours
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
3
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
3
3
Credit Hours
EDCI 20002 – Special Pop Sem: English Lang Learners and Students with Gifts*1
EDCI 20500 – Exploring Teaching as a Career2
EDCI 27000 – Introduction to Educational Technology and Computing1
EDCI 28500 – Multiculturalism and Education*2
EDCI 30900 – Reading in Middle and Secondary Schools1
EDCI 35000 – Community Issues and Applications for Educators*1
EDCI 37001 – Teaching and Learning English as a New Language2
EDCI 42700 – Teaching of World Languages**3
EDPS 20001 – Special Pop Sem: Students with Disabilities and Differentiation *1
EDPS 23500 – Learning and Motivation*2
EDPS 24000 – Children with Gifts, Creativity, and Talents1
EDPS 24800 – Differentiating Curriculum and Instruction*1
EDPS 26501 – The Inclusive Classroom2
EDPS 32700 – Classroom Assessment*1
EDPS 36201 – Positive Behavioral Supports*2
EDPS 43010 – Secondary Creating and Managing Learning Environments*1
EDST 20010 – Educational Policies and Laws*1
LC 23700 – Our Common Bond: Languages and Cultures in a Global Context3
LC 47500 – Theories of Teaching World Languages**3

Student Teaching (Capstone Course)

EDCI 49800 – Supervised Teaching
Credit Hours
12
Credit Hours
EDCI 49800 – Supervised Teaching12

Required Learner Specialty Pathway Course

Learner Specialty Concentration/Pathway requirements vary by program.

Choose one course from one of the Learner Specialty Pathways below. Completion of the High Ability or English Language Learners Pathways may lead to additional licensure. To pursue the entire Pathway, refer to the Learner Specialty Pathway tab found here: https://education.purdue.edu/undergraduate-students/prospective-students/majors/

English Language Learners (Licensure Eligible)

EDCI 32650 – Introduction to Linguistics and Language Education
EDCI 31950 – Approaches to English Learner Education
EDCI 35950 – Content Area Instruction for English Learners (online)
Credit Hours
3
3
3
Credit Hours
EDCI 32650 – Introduction to Linguistics and Language Education3
EDCI 31950 – Approaches to English Learner Education3
EDCI 35950 – Content Area Instruction for English Learners (online)3

High Ability (Licensure Eligible)

High Ability courses must be completed with a grade of B- or higher.

EDPS 54200 – Curriculum and Program Development in Gifted Education
EDPS 54500 – Social and Affective Development of Gifted Students
Credit Hours
3
3
Credit Hours
EDPS 54200 – Curriculum and Program Development in Gifted Education3
EDPS 54500 – Social and Affective Development of Gifted Students3

Special Education (Non-Licensure)

EDPS 21100 – Special Education Law, Policy, and Ethical Guidelines
Credit Hours
3
Credit Hours
EDPS 21100 – Special Education Law, Policy, and Ethical Guidelines3

Applied Behavior Analysis (Non-Licensure)

EDPS 40300 – Individual Social, Emotional, Behavioral Supports
EDPS 54700 – Foundations and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
EDPS 55200 – Basic Concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis
Credit Hours
3
3
3
Credit Hours
EDPS 40300 – Individual Social, Emotional, Behavioral Supports3
EDPS 54700 – Foundations and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis3
EDPS 55200 – Basic Concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis3

Course Requirements and Notes

*Professional Education Foundation Course with a linked Foundations Portfolio Common Assessment; course completion required for successful progression through Milestone C.

**Professional Education Restricted Methods Course; students must successfully progress through Milestone A to enroll in any Professional Education Restricted Methods Course.

Licensure Information

All Purdue University Teacher Education Program, Bachelor of Arts degree, and Indiana Department of Education requirements must be met for recommendation for Indiana licensure.

After all requirements are met, Purdue graduates will be considered eligible to apply to the Indiana Department of Education for licensure under REPA 3 in:

Spanish (5-12)
Blended and Online Teaching¹ (5-12)
Optional: High Ability (P-12) or Teachers of English Learners (P-12) if all chosen Learner Specialty Pathway requirements are complete

Visit the Indiana Department of Education website for more information about what courses can be taught once licensed in this area.

For additional information regarding Teacher Education guidelines, please reference:

2024-2025 Teacher Education Program (TEP) Requirements and Milestones
2024-2025 Spanish – Education Track Program Checklist

¹The Blended and Online Teaching License requirements are embedded into coursework for all Teacher Education Undergraduate majors.