School of Education
Spanish Education
School of Education
Spanish Education
- Bachelor of Arts
- Undergraduate
Work with Christian bilingual experts to teach Spanish, break down language barriers, and integrate diversity across cultures. The Spanish education degree prepares you to teach Spanish to children in grades K–12 at a public or private school. You will be able to teach domestic or international Spanish. This degree also prepares you for further graduate study.
This might be the right degree for you if
- you have a cross-cultural mindset
- enjoy working with children
- are eager to serve and passionate about teaching
- want to help people learn the Spanish language
Why study Spanish education at Northwestern?
You will spend a semester abroad and gain fluency, immersed in language and culture. You can choose between the Semester in Spain program in Seville, Spain or the Students International program in Costa Rica. You also have the chance to participate in Latin American Studies in Costa Rica.
You will be equipped with the character, expertise, and cultural competence needed to stand out. Here you will learn from seasoned teachers who share your faith and enjoy helping others learn.
As a School of Education student, you will have the opportunity to travel to Haiti for one week to learn about global education. This will equip you to teach in diverse communities. You can also study over spring break in China or go on a Civil Rights Pilgrimage trip with other education students. You can gain even more experience by participating in our international student teaching program.
Northwestern’s School of Education provides you with four levels of classroom practicum experience.
- The first allows you to find your personal "fit" within the teaching profession.
- The second level focuses on developing theory and skills related to diversity.
- The third level teaches you to apply methodologies by creating, teaching, and evaluating lessons in a school classroom.
- The final level is full time student teaching in a chosen licensure field.
The School of Education provides teacher education programs approved by the MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. We meet Minnesota's standards adopted for licensure programs as defined in state rule 8710.2000 through 8710.8080. All licensure programs align with INTASC (Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium) standards and the Minnesota Standards of Effective Practice.
The School of Education has hosted Christian Educators Association International (CEAI) events, and is a member of CEAI.
The School of Education attends the Compass Educator Breakfast each fall (through Grace Church in Eden Prairie, MN).
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Careers in Spanish education
There are a variety of career and academic pathways that begin with a degree in Spanish education.
What types of work are related to this degree?
- Teaching in your area of specialty
- Private tutoring
- Creating/directing educational programs
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design (technology training may be required)
- Textbook editing
- Online education
- Corporate or business training and development
- Children’s ministry
- English teaching overseas
- Teacher for US citizenship classes
- Translator or interpreter
- Education or assistance with immigrant populations
- Any work that utilizes your ability to speak a second language
Who employs people with this degree?
- Schools of all kinds-public, private, charter, international, government, residential
- Parks and Recreation departments
- Educational testing companies
- Curriculum/educational publishers
- School district offices
- Educational research firms
- Businesses that work with international populations
- Non-profit organizations
- Universities and colleges
- Employee training programs
- Immigrant resettlement or assistance organizations
Strategies for success:
- Requirements for certification/licensure vary by state; multiple certifications will increase employability. A master’s degree will increase earning potential.
- Be willing to work hard at finding a job and to go where the jobs are.
- Obtain part-time, summer, internship, or volunteer experience with the age group you intend to work with in various settings pre-schools, daycares, camps, community agencies, adult centers, YMCA’s, etc.
- Participate in co-curricular activities and related organizations to broaden skills, interests, and opportunities.
- Identify transferable skills learned in teaching applicable to other careers: written and verbal communication, teaching and instruction, program planning, organization and record keeping, working under pressure and meeting deadlines, motivational skills, creativity, working autonomously, decision-making, problem solving.
- Hone your Spanish speaking, reading, and writing skills, since the ability to communicate in a second language can open many doors.
Professional associations:
- The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese
- National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE)
- American Federation of Teachers
- National Education Association
- US Department of Education
- International Reading Association
- American Educational Research Association
- Association for Experiential Education
- Association of the Council for the Teaching and Foreign Languages
- Minnesota Council on the Teaching of Languages and Cultures
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What will I learn?
You will develop effective written and verbal communication skills and be able to teach Spanish to children in grades K-12.
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