K-12 World Languages and Cultures: Spanish

State Testing Requirements

• MTLE: World Language and Culture Spanish K-12 (sub test 1 and sub test 2)
• Assessment of Language Proficiency Test

The above assumes you have a valid Minnesota full-time license, exempting you from the basic skills and pedagogy test requirements.

Pedagogy Requirements Satisfied by MN Teaching License

These requirements are deemed as satisfied by a valid Minnesota full-time teaching license.

• GED 7815 - Schools and Society
• GED 7825 - Educational Psychology
• GED 7862 - Education and Cultural Diversity
• GED 7867 - Theory to Practice
• GED 7872 - Exceptionality

Remaining Pedagogy Requirements - Additional License, K-12

• GED 7871 - Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School 5-12 (ESL licensure candidates meet this requirement through ESL content courses)
• GED 7888 - English Learners in the Mainstream (ESL licensure candidates meet this requirement through ESL content courses)
• GED 7990 - Advanced Practicum

Methods Requirements - World Languages

• GED 7878 - Teaching ESL and World Languages in K-12 Part I
• GED 7881 - Teaching World Languages K-12 Part II

Content Requirements - Spanish

• SPAN 3900 - Advanced Conversation and Composition
• SPAN 3910 - Spanish for the Professional
• SPAN 5300 - La cultura popular en América Latina
• ESL 8100 - Linguistics for Language Teachers
• ESL 8110 - Language and Society

Additional Licensure Notes

• There is a 7-year limit for students to complete licensure requirements, including passing advanced practicum and applying for the Minnesota teaching license.
• Additional license candidates are not eligible for the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree. Ask your advisor about options for advanced degrees or other continuing education at Hamline.

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