Spanish Major: Education

The secondary education program in Spanish at Western Michigan University provides students with the essential teaching skills required to successfully enter into the current job market.

Secondary education Spanish majors will receive instruction on the various approaches and strategies involved in modern language teaching. You will:

• Learn theory and practice related to teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, as well as culture.
• Gain necessary skills for the completion of the Oral Proficiency Interview and an understanding of the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification in Spanish.
• Develop personal and creative skills for instructing in the classroom.

WMU’s Department of Spanish can provide the intellectual background and professional mindset required for this demanding field.

COURSES

Catalog description

Oral Proficiency Interview

Education majors must pass the Oral Proficiency Interview before student teaching.

Grades

Only departmental courses in which a grade of C or better is obtained may be counted toward a major or minor in Spanish.

CAREERS

For more career information, contact an undergraduate advisor and download our career guide below.

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