B.A Foreign Language (Spanish/P-12 Certification Track) Program Map

Plan Your Degree

Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
C1: ENGL 1101 English Composition I	3
M: MATH 1001 OR 1111 Quantitative Skills & Reasoning or College Algebra	3
I2: XIDS 2002 (Recommended) First-Year Seminar	2
I1: SPAN 1001 Elementary Spanish I (Students may test out of this course.)	3
F: Field of Study Course	3

Milestones:

Complete ENGL 1101 C or better; prerequisite for ENGL 1102
The Field of Study course can be any 1000 or 2000 level course from ANTH, ART, COMM, ECON, ENGL, GEOG, HIST, PHIL, POLS, PSYC, SOCI, or THEA

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
C2: ENGL 1102 English Composition II	3
P1: HIST 2111 OR 2112 US History	3
F: SPAN 1002 Elementary Spanish II	3
T1: Science + Lab	4
EDUC 2110 Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education	3

Milestone:

Complete ENGL 1102 C or better

14 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
F: SPAN 2001 Intermediate Spanish I	3
F: Secondary FL 1001 Elementary Foreign Language I (German or French)	3
EDUC 2120 Exploring Sociocultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts	3
P2: POLS 1101 American Government	3
T3: STEM Course	3

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
SPAN 3015 Spanish for Professions	3
F: Secondary FL 1002 Elementary Foreign Language II (German or French)	3
EDUC 2130 Exploring Learning and Teaching	3
S: Social Science	3
T2: Non-lab Science	3

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
F: Secondary FL 2001 Intermediate Foreign Language I (German or French)	3
SPED 3715 The Inclusive Classroom: Differentiating Instruction	3
FORL 4501 Foundations of Language Development	3
SPAN 3102 Spanish Composition	3
FORL 3000 Global Lang & Cult Colloquium	3
A: Humanities	3

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
SEED 4271 + Lab Instruction, Assessment, and Management in the Secondary Classroom	3
FORL 4502 Methods Teaching Foreign Language	3
SPAN 4012 OR 4013 Spanish or Latin American Culture & Civilization	3
SPAN 3030 Introduction to Hispanic Literature	3
SPAN Course 3000/4000-level Spanish elective course	3
A: Humanities	3

18 Fall Credit Hours + 18 Spring Credit Hours = 36 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
CEPD 4101 Educational Psychology	3
MEDT 3401 Integrating Technology into the Curriculum	3
SPAN Course 3000/4000-level Spanish elective course	3
SPAN Course 3000/4000-level Spanish elective course	3
SPAN 4170 Advanced Language Skills	3

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
SPAN 4484 Senior Capstone	1
FORL 4586 Teaching Internship	9

15 Fall Credit Hours + 10 Spring Credit Hours = 25 Credit Hours

Crush Your Course

First Year:

Take FREN/SPAN 1001 and 1002.
Already have language experience? Take the placement exam and potentially save time and money be placing into a higher level course.
Begin EDUC courses.

Middle Years:

Complete FREN/SPAN 2001 and 2002.
Begin your second language and Seed courses.
Participate in a study abroad program.
Meet regularly with your faculty mentor.

Last Year:

Present your research at ILC’s Undergraduate Research Symposium or UWG Scholars’ Day.
Consider adding the Certificate in Global Languages and Cultures.
Complete FORL 4586 and your Senior Capstone.

Find Your Place

First Year:

Join ILC activities such as weekly conversation hours, monthly dinners, and student clubs.
Attend screenings for the International Film Series.

Middle Years:

Hone your language skills to become an ILC or Center for Academic Success tutor.
Attend UWG Scholars’ Day.
Talk to your faculty mentors about research projects you would like to pursue.

Last Year:

Consider an internship that allows you to apply your knowledge of global languages and cultures.
Apply for international programs that allow you to teach English abroad and refine your language and teaching skills.

Broaden Your Perspectives

First Year:

Check out the education abroad office.

Middle Years:

Consider a study abroad program. Check out students’ stories of their experiences.

Last Year:

Assess your cultural competency.
Consider working abroad and research visa regulations.
Explore practices of creating more inclusive careers.

Connect Off-Campus

First Year:

Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.

Middle Years:

Complete an internship in your field.
Consider a summer or part-time job.
Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.

Last Year:

Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest.
Explore career shadowing opportunities.

Take Care of Yourself

First Year:

Visit Health Services.
Get fit! Visit URec to see all your options.
Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy.

Middle Years:

Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.

Last Year:

Explore a farmer’s market for fresh produce.
Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.

Pave Your Path

First Year:

Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
Visit Career Services.
Create your profile on Handshake.
Consider applying for an on-campus job.

Middle Years:

Draft your resume and attend a resume blitz.
Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
Draft your personal statement.
Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.

Last Year:

Request references from professors and supervisors.
Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with career services.
Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
Attend an interview workshop.
Apply for graduate programs.

B.A. Foreign Language Program Map

Spanish (P-12 Certification) Track

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B.A. Foreign Language Program Map

Spanish (P-12 Certification) Track

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Plan Your Degree

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