Quick Facts
- Delivery: On Campus
- Credits: 81-82
Our Spanish Teaching Major combines advanced language study with immersive cultural experiences and hands-on teaching practice, equipping students to engage their classrooms with confidence and creativity.
Students will build proficiency in Spanish through coursework in conversation, grammar, phonetics, and literature, while deepening their understanding of Hispanic cultures. Paired with professional education courses and a student teaching experience, this program prepares students for Indiana teaching licensure and a rewarding career in education. In addition to the required courses, students seeking a license to teach in the modern world languages need to complete a study program where the target language is spoken.
What You Will Learn
As a Spanish teaching major, you’ll gain:
- A strong foundation in Spanish language, culture, and literature
- Advanced training in grammar, conversation, and phonetics
- Practical skills for classroom management and instructional design
- Strategies for engaging diverse learners
- Readiness for student teaching and state licensure exams
In addition to the numerous scholarships the university offers its students, our department gives awards every year to our majors and minors to recognize them for their academic achievements. Find a scholarship.
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Next Steps
If you’d like to learn more about our Spanish Teaching Major, complete our online form. Or one of the best ways to get a true feel for Ball State is to see it for yourself, so schedule a visit today! And if you’re ready to apply, review our admission requirements and complete our online application.