Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Education program in secondary education with a concentration in Spanish prepares students to educate learners in grades 6--12. Aligned with strong content knowledge of Spanish language, this program also focuses on integrating technology into teaching and provides the professional experience needed to develop the teaching skills that lead to success in the classroom.

Program Description

Extensive professional experiences are built into this program to prepare students to enter the teaching profession after graduation. Students complete internships prior to a full-time teaching residency. Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College has developed a distinctive approach to teacher-preparation, which includes student participation in internships and residencies while receiving guidance and support from faculty members and highly qualified certified teachers. Professional experiences are designed to prepare graduates to work with mutually supportive colleagues to address the academic and social-emotional needs of learners.

At a Glance

• College/school: Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation
• Location: Polytechnic, Tempe, West Valley
• Second language requirement: No
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
• First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
• Math intensity: General

Curriculum

View 2021 - 2022 curriculum. View curriculum archives.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Global Opportunities

Studying abroad is vital when learning the Spanish language and culture. Future teachers of Spanish, the third most spoken language in the world, can add value to their degree through immersion programs across the Spanish-speaking world in Europe and Latin America. Students explore history and culture in English while acquiring Spanish language skills.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College are highly sought teachers in public, charter and private education institutions. The demand for well-prepared secondary teachers is strong. Job opportunities in a fast-growing state such as Arizona are numerous.

Professional Licensure

ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.

Program Details

• Program name: Secondary Education (Spanish), BAE
• Certification: Education, Educator, High School, Junior High, Language, Middle School, Secondary Education, Spanish Language, Teach, Teacher, foreign language, spanish, teachers college
• Description: Prepare to teach Spanish to learners in grades 6--12. Coursework paired with internships and residencies will allow you to obtain teacher certification after graduation and start a career in a high-demand specialty in education.