Spanish Teacher Certification

Certification

Students seeking certification in the teaching of Spanish in elementary or secondary schools must apply for admission to the program through their faculty advisor no later than the end of the sophomore year.  They must maintain a grade point average of at least 3.00 in all courses attempted in the major at Muhlenberg and demonstrate fluent command of the spoken and written language.

Candidates for certification in secondary Spanish are required to complete:

• SPN 301 - Spanish Conversation & Composition 1 course unit
• SPN 304 - Advanced Spanish Conversation & Composition 1 course unit
• SPN 320 - Civilization of Spain 1 course unit
• SPN 322 - Civilization of Latin America 1 course unit
• Two courses in Spanish Peninsular literature
• Two courses in Spanish American literature
• One CUE: Senior Capstone Seminar in Literature