Academics

Spanish Options

 

Modern Languages & Classics Department

 
B.A. in Spanish ( 30.000 credits )
SPAN 301 - Communication in Spanish I 3 cr.
SPAN 340 - Advanced Grammar (must be completed at Siena) 3 cr.
SPAN 401 - Spanish Literature I 3 cr.
SPAN 402 - Spanish Literature II 3 cr.
Spanish Electives 18 cr.
Courses below Spanish 201 cannot count in the major.

 

 

B.A. in Spanish
with a Certification in Education

Students must have a GPA of 3.0, with a 3.2 in Spanish.
Students must also have received a score of at least an Advanced Low in their Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).

OPI Requirements
SPAN 301 - Communication in Spanish I 3 cr.
SPAN 340 - Advanced Grammar (must be completed at Siena) 3 cr.
SPAN 401 - Spanish Literature I 3 cr.
SPAN 402 - Spanish Literature II 3 cr.

Spanish Electives

18 cr.

One semester of study abroad is strongly recommended.

Courses below Spanish 201 cannot count in the major.

  

 

Education Certification ( 30.000 credits )
EDUC 210 Issues in Contemporary American Education 3 cr.
EDUC 260 Educational Psychology 3 cr.
EDUC 261 Foundations in Language and Literacy 3 cr.

EDUC 365 - Exceptional and At-Risk Learners

3 cr.
After completing these courses, one must apply to the Education Department. Upon
approval, the following courses are required to obtain the certification:

EDUC 481 - Instructional Theory and Practice in Inclusive Classrooms

3 cr.
EDUC 482 - Instructional Theory and Practice in Inclusive Classrooms lab 1 cr.
The following courses are completed during the semester students participate in student teaching:
EDUC 461 - Literacy: Middle and High School 3 cr.
EDUC 462 - Literacy and Reflective Practitioner 1 cr.
EDUC 487 - Clinical Experience in Middle School 5 cr.
EDUC 488 - Clinical Experience in High School 5 cr.
EDUC 495 - Drug Alcohol Tobacco Workshop 0 cr.

EDUC 496 - Child Abuse and School Violence Workshop

0 cr.
Education Department