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The Spanish Language Arts concentration provides prospective teachers with the attitudes, content, pedagogical knowledge and skills necessary to enter a Master of Arts in Teaching or other Alternate Route pathway for teacher certification at the elementary, middle school, or high school level.

The curriculum immerses students in the Spanish Language content area, balancing pedagogical courses with direct application of knowledge and skills through meaningful study abroad or internship experiences. Mastery of a second language also shows an understanding and sensitivity to other cultures and an awareness of global issues..

Study Abroad

The requirement to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country provides an immersive linguistic and cultural experience for all majors. This can be fulfilled through the MUW/University of Alicante tuition exchange program for a semester or ayear, a summer program led by an MUW faculty member, or another approved program. Prior to enrolling in a program, students and faculty will discuss coursework, program costs, travel expenses, room and board and other related expenses.

Students who are unable to travel abroad may complete the requirement locally. A student who chooses this option must provide an explanation to the Spanish faculty as to the reason they cannot travel abroad. Approval will only be given to students experiencing a valid hardship that would prevent them from studying abroad. Once approved, the student can fulfill their required 6 study abroad credits with FLS 390 Spanish Service-Learning Internship and one additional advanced Spanish course, FLS 305 or higher. 

Study Abroad Program

Eight Semester Degree Plan

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Spanish BA, Language Arts Concentration

This information is presented for informational purposes. In the event of a discrepancy between this page and the Undergraduate Bulletin, the Bulletin should always be used.

Enlight Core Curriculum: (38-39 Semester Hours)

Vision Statement: In keeping with the Mississippi University for Women Mission, the Enlight Core Program provides students with the skills, knowledge, and values they need to become independent, productive members of society in our continually changing world.

Mission Statement: The Mississippi University for Women Enlight Core Program provides a foundation in the liberal arts that includes knowledge in the historical, literary, aesthetic, scientific, and cultural traditions that shape the world, and fosters skills that allow students to become civically responsible life-long learners ready to adapt to new challenges.

Guiding Principles: All students who complete the Mississippi University for Women Enlight Core Program will demonstrate:

• Critical Thinking
• Effective Communication
• Cultural Literacy
• Quantitative & Technology Skills
• Understanding of Self, Global Societies, & the Natural World
• Life-Long Learning

View Enlight Core Curriculum Requirements

Bachelor of Arts Requirements

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must include the following courses (or demonstrate equivalent competency) in their academic program:

• Foreign Language 101-102 8 semester hours
• Foreign Language 201-202 6 semester hours

To fulfill the language requirement for the B.A., students must complete the 202 level or above in a foreign language. For information on foreign language placement, see the Department of Languages, Literature, and Philosophy section in the Bulletin. If, upon entering the University, a student already has sufficient background to be successful in 201-202, he/she does not need to enroll in 101-102. The requirement is in essence six hours credit at the 200-level or above.

Major Coursework

The following are required courses and should be taken upon completion of FLS 202 or with instructor’s permission (12 semester hours):

FLS 251 - Conversation and Composition I
FLS 252 - Conversation and Composition II
FLS 301 - Advanced Grammar

Cultures and Civilizations (3 hours)

Select one from the following courses:

FLS 305 - Civilizations and Cultures of Spain
FLS 306 - Civilizations and Cultures of Latin America

Required Survey Sequence (6 semester hours):

FLS 311 - Survey of Literature of the Spanish-Speaking World I
FLS 312 - Survey of Literature of the Spanish-Speaking World II

Spanish Electives

Select 2 elective courses (6 credit hours) at or above FLS 201.

Required Study Abroad

Required Study abroad in Spanish-speaking country (minimum of 6 semester hours with prior approval from and in consultation with Spanish Faculty).

Prior to enrolling in a program, students and faculty will discuss coursework, program costs, travel expenses, room and board and other related expenses. Students who are unable to travel abroad may complete the requirement locally. A student who chooses this option must provide an explanation to the Spanish faculty as to the reason they cannot travel abroad. Approval will only be given to students experiencing a valid hardship that would prevent them from studying abroad. Once approved, the student can fulfill their required 6 study abroad credits with FLS 390 Spanish Service-Learning Internship and one additional advanced Spanish course, FLS 305 or higher.

Professional Education Requirements, 7-12 (Minimum grade of C required):

Total Hours Required for a BA in Spanish with K-12 Education Certification: 124 Semester Hours

Accelerated MAT and
MAT Options at The W

In the second semester of their junior year, students will be prepared to apply for admission to the Accelerated Bachelor’s/MAT program at The W. Through this pathway, students may take up to 12 credit hours of graduate coursework as part of their undergraduate program. Other seniors may qualify to take up to 6 credit hours of graduate coursework with approval from the MAT program.