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2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin

Secondary Education-Spanish (B.S.Ed.)


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Program: B.S.Ed.
Department of Educational Studies
College of Education and Public Policy

Neff Hall 250 ~ 260-481-4146 ~ ipfw.edu/educ


The student learning outcomes for the degree are as follows:

  • Becoming more caring, humane and functional citizens in a global, multicultural, democratic society 
  • Improving the human condition by creating positive learning environments
  • Becoming change agents by demonstrating reflective professional practice
  • Solving client problems through clear, creative analyses
  • Assessing client performance, creating and executing effective teaching, counseling, and educational leadership by utilizing a variety of methodologies reflecting current related research
  • Utilizing interdisciplinary scholarship, demonstrating technology and critical literacies, and effectively communicating with all stakeholders.

The B.S.Ed. in secondary education-Spanish is intended to prepare students for successful careers as Spanish teachers of youth in middle school/junior high and high school settings.  Upon satisfactory completion of the program, and the other requirements listed under Teacher Licensure in the Special Academic Regulations, you are eligible to apply for an Indiana teaching license.  These requirements are subject to change based upon program and state regulations.

To earn the B.S.Ed. in secondary education-Spanish, you must satisfy the requirements of IPFW (Regulations ) and the College of Education and Public Policy.

IPFW General Education Requirements Credits: 33


 General Education Requirements   

Some of the following General Education courses may be included in your major.  See your Education advisor.

Category A: Foundational Intellectual Skills


Category B: Interdisciplinary or Creaive Ways of Knowing


4. Scientific Ways of Knowing


5. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing


6. Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing


7. Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing


Category C: Capstone


8. Capstone Experience


(at least 3 credits and all outcomes in approved courses)

Education: 36 Credits


Pre-Professional Education (6 cr)


  • Pass the Pearson Basic Skills Assessment test or alternative measure (see your education advisor for a list of approved alternatives)

Block 1: Professional Education (9 cr)


P: Pre-Professional Education
P: 23 crs in major

Student Teaching (12 cr)


P: Block 2
P: 41 crs in major

Spanish Major Courses: 47 Credits


Electives 9-10 Credits (To bring total to 120)


Total Credits: 120


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