The P-12 Spanish teaching concentration prepares you with language and cultural skills as well as teaching methodologies to become an effective Spanish teacher. From the start, you can enroll in a practicum at a local elementary after-school program, teaching Spanish. In addition, you can combine your teaching licensure with a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate to enhance your marketability. All of your courses are taught by highly qualified PhD faculty. You’ll be able to practice your oral skills in the Miller Language Laboratory, staffed by native/near-native language tutors. USI offers international language events, guest speakers, language clubs and honor societies. USI highly encourages teaching majors to study abroad at one of USI’s partner institutions (same as on-campus tuition costs). Scholarships are also available to Spanish students.
Additional credit hours could indicate a second major, minor, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate.
To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
Around 85% of Indiana public school educators considered the study of world languages as important or very important. Responses to a survey indicated that 50 Indiana districts would like to add more language courses to the curriculum. Spanish teachers provide generations of students with analytical skills, upward mobility, and understanding of other cultures. USI Spanish teaching majors have a 100% placement record and they receive national scholarships to study in Spanish-speaking countries. Graduates have taught Spanish and English in Europe and Latin American countries.
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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
The University of Southern Indiana offers programs that lead to educator licensure in 20 areas. The cluster of all educator licensure programs is referred to as the Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) and is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
The Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education has primary responsibility for the EPP and oversees functions that cut across 10 departments and two colleges, with the Teacher Education Department as the hub. Click here to learn more.
Requirements for licensure and certification vary by profession and by state. USI has reviewed the educational requirements for each state and licensing agency to determine if the academic program here at USI meets the educational requirements to be eligible for licensure/certification in each state or not. Please note that some states may have additional requirements for licensure, such as residency requirements, additional non-academic certifications, etc. that USI cannot determine. We encourage you to check with your state's licensing agency for all requirements needed to obtain licensure.
