In response to the growing need for qualified language teachers, 黑料不打烊 is offering a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Spanish education. The program meets the academic requirements for initial New York State certification to teach Spanish in grades 7-12.
The B.A. degree is offered dually by the (LLL) in and the in the (SoE). For more information, contact Zachary Schuster, SoE鈥檚 undergraduate admissions recruiter, at 315-443-4269 or zmschust@syr.edu.
Gail Bulman
鈥淲ith more than 45 million Spanish speakers in the United States, the demand for foreign language teachers, particularly at the secondary education level, has never been greater,鈥 says Gail Bulman, associate professor of Spanish and chair of LLL. 鈥淥ur goal is to prepare teacher candidates who grasp the intricacies of the Spanish language, as well as its literatures and cultures.”
Marie Sarno, program specialist in SoE鈥檚 teaching and leadership department, says the program speaks to the experiential aspects of modern teacher training.
“Students benefit from close attention to language competency; the opportunity to study abroad and immerse themselves in a foreign language and culture; faculty expertise in education theory and methods; and multiple field experiences at local schools, beginning early in the program,” she says.
The program emphasizes Spanish language, structure, literature and culture, as practiced in Europe and in North and South America. By combining a full Spanish major with a sequence of professional education courses (including five different 鈥渆xperiences鈥 in local schools), the program gives students everything they need to teach required and elective courses in state-approved foreign language curricula.
Marie Sarno
Students also have the option to spend a semester at an in Santiago, Chile, or Madrid, Spain.
鈥淥ur program lies at the nexus of the liberal arts and professional studies,鈥 Bulman says. 鈥淏y combining theoretical training with practical application, we make our students more well-rounded and attractive to prospective employers.鈥
In addition to classroom teaching, the program has applications for careers in health care, broadcast journalism, communications, public service and international business.
“Our goal is to prepare candidates who will be highly qualified and effective teachers, as well as leaders in their field,” Sarno says.
