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Master of Science in Education with a Specialization in Spanish Language Education (Degree Only)

ABOUT THE SPECIALIZATION

The master of science (M.S.) degree program with a specialization in Spanish language education requires at the Fischler School of Education 36 credits for completion. Candidates who have knowledge of Spanish can further develop their proficiency in the four skills while they study innovative teaching methodologies, culture, literature, and linguistics. Students in the master’s in Spanish education program can learn skills appropriate for teaching at all K-12 levels, from elementary school Spanish to the Advanced Placement courses. Strategies appropriate for teaching Spanish as a second language as well as Spanish for heritage speakers will be explored. Course content for the online master’s degree in Spanish education is research based and infuses best practices for language educators.

WHO SHOULD APPLY
  • Practicing Spanish language teachers who wish to obtain a graduate degree and increase their expertise in the field
    OR
  • Individuals with any bachelor’s degree, but with a knowledge of Spanish to help them improve their Spanish while they learn how to teach the language
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General Information
Contact Numbers
2nd Session Summer Classes Begin:
Total Credits:
6/25/2012
36
Financial Aid:
Enrollment Counselor:
1-800-806-3680
1-800-986-3223 Ext. 21559

Important term dates are posted here to help you get started through the application process. To apply to the program that best meets your needs, use the links below to direct you to the application page. Have questions before enrolling?  Talk to one of our friendly enrollment advisors or financial aid assistants.  We are happy to assist you through every step of your education.
 
 

  • Complete the admission application packet and submit a $50.00 non-refundable fee (U.S. dollars) made payable to Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended academic institutions. An official transcript indicating conferral of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is required
  • Evidence of a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) or test scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) with a combined score of 1000 for the verbal and quantitative scales only. The GRE must have been taken within the past 5 years from the date of application
  • Applicants who do not meet the minimum 2.5 GPA or GRE score requirement, may enroll in a maximum of six (6) credit hours and must earn a grade of B or higher in each course during the first term of enrollment for conditional admission. Students who do not earn a grade of B or higher in each course will be subject to dismissal from the program

PROGRAM OF STUDY

EDU 5000
Orientation to the Graduate Teacher Education Program (0 credits) *

CUR 526
Educational Research for Practitioners (3 credits)

EDU 601
Professional Seminar I (0 credits)

LANG 530
Spanish Grammar and Composition I (3 credits)

LANG 531
Spanish Grammar and Composition II (3 credits)

LANG 581
Foreign Language Methods (3 credits)

LANG 551
Teaching Spanish to Heritage Speakers (3 credits) **

LANG 545
Peoples and Cultures of Spain (3 credits) ***

LANG 556
Peoples and Cultures of Latin America (3 credits)

LANG 550
Spanish Linguistics for Teachers (3 credits)

LANG 561
Representative Spanish Authors II (3 credits)

LANG 576
Readings in Content Area Spanish (3 credits)

LANG 699
Applied Professional Experience in Spanish Lang. Education (3 credits) *

Choose one of the following two 3 credit courses:

LANG 560
Representative Spanish Authors I (3 credits)

LANG 575
Spanish Children's Literature (3 credits)

EDU 602
Professional Seminar II (0 credits) *

* Program Prerequisites
** Prerequisite/s: LANG 581 or content professor permission
*** Prerequisite/s: LANG 551 or content professor permission


CONVENIENT DELIVERY OPTIONS

Coursework for the master’s in teaching Spanish program is conducted entirely online. This approach allows international students and those who don’t live near our South Florida campuses to receive and submit coursework and interact with participants and professors via the Internet. This distance education option allows busy professionals the option to complete their degree without having to leave their jobs or travel long distances.

 
APPLIED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Applied Professional Experience is one of many practical applications included in the Spanish language education specialization. It is the final step in the completion of the program. Conducted in an appropriate educational setting, candidates will put into practice what they have learned in their program of studies. It involves making three observations and teaching three classes at a school.

 
Faculty

Faculty members for the master of science degree program in education are scholars and educators from Nova Southeastern University and other major universities and institutions throughout the country. In addition many are also highly respected professional practitioners, who are carefully selected on the basis of their subject expertise, teaching abilities, and professional involvement. Most importantly, they are united in their desire to not only educate, but to inspire students to use what they learn to motivate others.

 
COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
  • Complete CUR 526, EDU 5000 and EDU 601 within first term of program at NSU
  • Satisfactory completion of all required coursework
  • Complete program capstone: Applied Professional Experience (24 credit hours of coursework to include CUR 526 and LANG 580 with a 3.0 cumulative GPA must be completed for eligibility)
  • Maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher
  • Completed application for degree
 
State Requirements for Certification
Students are advised to contact their state department of education or an Enrollment Services Representative (Academic Advisor) to determine if this program is suitable for certification/licensure and their career goals.
 
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05/23/2012 05:30 PM
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05/30/2012 06:00 PM
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05/30/2012 06:00 PM
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06/02/2012 09:00 AM
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