Program Offerings Following introductory and intermediate levels of Spanish course work in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, students attend classes in advanced conversation, composition, literature and culture.
Study Abroad
Doane REQUIRES all language majors to study abroad for a semester, one of only a few institutions nationally that do so.
- Spanish majors choose from affiliated programs in Spain or in several Latin American countries for a semester. Students live with host families and may participate in internships. They also have many opportunties to travel throughout the host nation.
Majors Combinations
Students are strongly encouraged to combine a language major with another major at Doane, in any of the college's disciplines such as sociology, biology, business administration, English, education, or another foreign language.
Students
Approximately 30-35 students are in the program each year, with 8-10 studying abroad during the year.
Personal Attention
- Introductory courses average 20 students
- Advanced courses range from 5-15 students
Secondary Education Course Requirements
Teachers are certified for secondary schools when completing a teaching major or endorsement in one of the following areas: art, biology, business principles, chemistry, English, English/language arts, French, German, history, mathematics, music, natural science, physical science, political science, social science, Spanish, speech communication and theatre, and theatre and drama.
Additional requirements include:
- Complete seven courses in Education at the 200-400 level
- Complete the special methods requirement in each of the teaching majors
- Complete the cognate in Information Science and Technology
- Attain a 3.00 GPA in education courses, 2.80 GPA in teaching major, and 2.80 cumulative GPA
- Receive the recommendation of the Teacher Education Committee
- Complete 12 graduate credits in the summer immediately following graduation and prior to certification.
A second teaching major or endorsement is required when majoring in the following: Biology, Business Principles, Chemistry, English, French, German, History, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Spanish, Speech Communication, and Theatre.
A computer science teaching endorsement or coaching endorsement may be added to the teaching majors. See the requirements listed under Information Science and Technology.