Spanish – Teaching (B.A.)
The Spanish – Teaching specialization at South Dakota State University consists of language, culture, literature and professional courses to prepare students for teaching careers in primary, middle or secondary schools or for further graduate study.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August, January
Tuition Fee
$ 376 per credit
Location
Blended
About the program
In today’s global economy, the ability to speak Spanish is an extremely valuable skill, both in the United States and abroad: Spanish is spoken in 28 countries by over 740 million people, and the US in now the second largest Spanish-speaking country in the world.
In this program, you will learn to effectively speak, read and write in Spanish, with courses in conversation, grammar, reading comprehension, culture and literature. Our curriculum will also help you develop what employers call desirable “soft skills” such as empathy, creativity, mental flexibility, critical thinking, and intercultural communication strategies.
To further advance your Spanish language and cultural competence and to prepare for a teaching career either in the US or abroad, you can take advantage of our summer-, semester-, and year-long study abroad opportunities throughout Spain and Latin America. The Spanish major offers great flexibility and can easily be added to another major.
This Spanish – Teaching specialization at South Dakota State University will be a good fit if you:
- Want to gain proficiency in the Spanish language
- Are interested in learning and teaching about cultures that speak Spanish
- Enjoy being in a classroom environment
- Want to engage with diversity
- Want to work in the US or abroad teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) or Spanish as a Foreign Language
Career Opportunities
- Spanish teacher
- English as a Second Language teacher
- Proofreader/copywriter/editor
- Tourism director
- Community outreach for non-profit organizations
Courses Included
- Intermediate Spanish
- Practical Language Skills
- Reading and Writing for Communication
- Spanish for the Health Professions
- Phonetics
- Spanish for Business Communication