SJSU Catalog

Foreign Languages Department

BA - Spanish, Preparation for Teaching

This major is designed for students interested in teaching foreign languages in high school or middle school. The following course work satisfies San José State University's requirements for a BA in Spanish.

Minimum grade point average (GPA) criteria may be required for verification of subject matter competency. Completion of the program will not guarantee admission to the credential program. Like all other applicants, students must meet credential program standards and undergo screening for admission. See "Teaching: How to Become a Teacher in California" (see index) for information on application and admission to credential programs.

Course Requirements
General Education Requirements			45
Of the 51 units required by the university, 6 may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. Consult major advisor for details.
American Institutions			(6)
Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes.
Physical Education			2
Preparation for the Major and Supporting Courses			16-20
SPAN 025A and SPAN 025B (or equivalent) (10); One year of a second foreign language (or equivalent) (6-10)
Requirements in the Major			35
SPAN 101A, SPAN 101B, SPAN 102A, SPAN 102B, SPAN 105 and SPAN 110 (20); FORL 100W (3); Complete two courses from: SPAN 115, SPAN 120A, SPAN 120B, SPAN 140A, SPAN 140B, SPAN 160C (6); Complete two courses from: SPAN 111, SPAN 160A, SPAN 160B, SPAN 170 (or any of the above literature, linguistics and culture courses not already taken) (6)
Minor			12-21
A minor in another foreign language is recommended.
Electives			1-6
Total Units:			120