How to Become a Spanish Teacher in Florida
Explore the teaching - Spanish bachelor's degree program at UW-Eau Claire
Combine your love for Spanish and teaching with a bachelor's degree in Spanish education from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Graduates of the program are certified to teach Spanish to students in PK through grade 12.
Rooted in experiential learning and travel, our Spanish teaching major provides countless opportunities for you to grow as a teacher and as a person. Participate in a cultural immersion program, join a student organization or enroll in a community-based course. Rigorous curriculum — paired with a semester of student-teaching — will introduce you to best practices and help you to discover your preferred teaching style.
All Spanish teaching majors are required to take what they've learned and put it into practice through study abroad or an alternative language immersion experience. Popular study abroad sites include Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Chile, Spain, Uruguay and Mexico. Students can also choose to participate in the National Student Exchange Program. This unique opportunity allows Blugolds to study for a semester at another university while still paying UWEC tuition.
You'll graduate from UW-Eau Claire with so much more than just a degree. You'll have the skills, experience and credentials needed to inspire, motivate and educate our next generation.
Blugold returns to the nest
When Jesse Martinez returned to UW-Eau Claire, he found himself in an unusual spot: the front of the class. Jesse began teaching in the very classrooms where he learned Spanish. As part of the Blugold Beginnings summer camp program, Jesse recently worked to teach Spanish to area students.
"Being back on campus and then coming to these classrooms where I learned how to teach and then actually teaching them is a really cool feeling," he said.
Now a public school teacher in the La Crosse School District, Jesse credits UWEC for providing him with a personal, impactful education. "The perk of coming to UW-Eau Claire is the awesome programs that give you the skills you need to be successful, while still having small class sizes and relationships with your professors."
Teaching - Spanish degree scholarships
UW-Eau Claire has built a supportive community and alumni network that can help students pay for college. For example, the Josette T. Migawa Spanish Scholarship offers a $600 scholarship to students pursuing a Spanish teaching degree. Dr. Migawa was passionate about language and developing her fluency in Spanish as a student at UW-Eau Claire.
Learn more about additional scholarships and resources available to you by checking out our scholarships page.
Financial aid at UW-Eau Claire
Working to make your college education affordable is very important to us. We are here to walk you through the financial aid process and make applying for aid and paying your bill as easy as possible.
To get this process started, please contact our staff at Blugold Central — our one-stop shop for tuition and financial aid. They will help you learn how to pay for your education and minimize debt, freeing you up to focus on academics and your Spanish teaching degree.
Learn more about our financial aid process at UWEC.
Quick facts
Teaching - Spanish program details
- Program length: four years
- Offered: in person
- Campus: Eau Claire
- This major requires a minor or certificate.
- This program is also available as a minor.
- Students majoring in this program will earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.
Student organizations
- Spanish Club
- Aspiring Educators
- Sigma Delta Pi
Licensure information
The United States Department of Education requires institutions to disclose information for programs leading to professional certification or licensure about whether each program meets state educational requirements for initial licensure or certification. Please note:
- The licensure information assumes that a student has obtained a Wisconsin Teaching License PRIOR to applying for a teaching license in another state.
- "Meets requirements" means that a student is eligible for a license with stipulations, typically for 1-3 years, in that state. The stipulations are likely to be specific testing requirements and/or competency through a course or examination of the history, culture and/or constitution of the specific state. In some instances, additional stipulations might be added.
- State licensure requirements may change at any time. While the listing will be updated annually, a student must be aware that any particular state could move from Does Not Meet to Meets to Undetermined and back again over the course of a degree program.
- Licensure questions should be referred to the Teacher Education Program Office (tep@uwec.edu).
The requirements of this program meet licensure in the following states: Wisconsin, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Wyoming, District of Columbia
The requirements of this program do not meet licensure in the following states: Delaware, New Jersey, New York
It has not been determined whether the requirements of this program meet licensure in the following states:Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Why teaching - Spanish at UW-Eau Claire?
Cultural immersion programs. Many Blugolds seek out additional opportunities to learn about other cultures. Ranging from week- to semester-long, these faculty-led experiences focus on a variety of interesting topics and often lead to new perspectives that can be life-changing. Recent programs include the Civil Rights Pilgrimage in Alabama, Arkansas and Louisiana; the Social and Environmental Justice Experience in Guatemala; Women's Lives and Experiences in Nicaragua; and Culture, Society and Economics in Argentina.
Research opportunities. Spanish faculty members regularly engage in research and actively encourage students to become involved in their latest projects. These opportunities often lead to a chance to travel to state, regional and international conferences to present their findings.
State-of-the-art technology. Our Language Lab and the Roma Hoff Instructional Resource Center are filled with sound and video programs, films, games and computer software to help you practice what you learn in class.
Connection to local employers. To help you explore career opportunities and make valuable connections, we host an annual Education Job Fair, an on-campus career fair specific for those looking to enter the field of education. This event is an excellent opportunity to make connections and submit your resume for current and future job openings.
Outstanding faculty. At UW-Eau Claire, our talented faculty make it a priority to create an impactful learning environment where you come first. Professors have a multitude of experience in the subjects they teach. Here, you are not just a number — you will get to work closely with faculty, learn how to lead a successful classroom and create meaningful, lasting connections with others who are just as passionate about Spanish as you are.
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Spanish majors study abroad
What can I do with a teaching - Spanish degree from UWEC?
Spanish teaching majors leave UW-Eau Claire ready to educate young minds. Upon completion of the program, you'll earn the licensure necessary to teach Spanish in elementary, middle and high school (PK-12) classrooms.
Where are Spanish teaching alumni now?
- Spanish teacher, Oconto Falls High School, Wisconsin
- Spanish teacher, McDonell Area Catholic Schools, Wisconsin
- Spanish teacher, Boyceville Community School District, Wisconsin
- Spanish teacher, Chippewa Falls High School, Wisconsin
UW-Eau Claire has helped me become a socially responsible, diverse thinker who wants to change the world one student at a time.
Studying abroad: a life-changing experience
Studying abroad in a Spanish-speaking country is a requirement for all Spanish teaching majors, and for Amanda Flandrich, the experience ended up being one she'll never forget.
"It's incredible what studying abroad has done for me," she said. "The people I met, the experiences I had and the information I learned impacted me greatly."
In addition to becoming fluent in the Spanish language, developing a greater appreciation for other cultures and meeting lifelong friends, the experience is also putting Amanda one step closer to landing her dream job as an elementary Spanish immersion teacher.
"By the end of our study abroad, most students were ready to go back to their 'normal' life, but I was the complete opposite. Spain has my heart. My international experience was the most important and influential part of my college experience."
Teaching - Spanish bachelor's degree program curriculum
UW-Eau Claire sets you up for success through interactive learning and professional experience, including time spent assisting teachers and student teaching. An exciting and key component of this program is that students are required to study abroad in a country where Spanish is spoken. Whether you spend Winterim in Latin America or a semester in Spain, these immersive experiences will enhance your understanding of the language and help you to confidently teach Spanish.
What classes do teaching - Spanish majors take?
- Latin American Civilization
- Advanced Conversation
- Spanish Civilization to 1900
- Phonetics and Pronunciation
- Field Experience Seminar
Learn more about the Teaching - Spanish major in the UWEC course catalog.
Learn more about the Teaching - Spanish minor in the UWEC course catalog.
Related programs at UW-Eau Claire
Thinking about a bachelor's degree in Spanish education? Here are other programs you may be interested in exploring.
- Latin American and Latinx Studies
- Latin American and Latinx Studies - Culture and Society Emphasis
- Latin American and Latinx Studies - Language Emphasis
- Spanish
- Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages
Department information
How to Become a Spanish Teacher in Florida
Source: https://www.uwec.edu/academics/programs/undergraduate/spanish-teaching/