About the Program
The Spanish and Education with an Endorsement in Elementary Education (K-6) program is designed to prepare students for a career in education with linguistic proficiency in a second language.
Students will develop their teaching skills by gaining real-world experiences like, spending time in the classroom and learning how to navigate the needs of young children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
They will also develop language skills and cultural knowledge, and apply what they learn as they speak, listen, read, and write in Spanish. Students will explore different topics such as: culture, literature, film, pronunciation, media studies, and business.
Core Courses
- Introduction to Hispanic Literature
- Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
- Literacy Instruction in P-6 Educational Setting
- Teaching English Language Learners in Mainstream Classroom
- Classroom Management
Student Outcomes
Our students have gone on to have successful careers in education with the assistance of Monmouth University’s extensive network of local school and district partnerships. At Monmouth, students are introduced to a variety of teaching environments and work with a diverse group of individuals, and small and large groups of students, making them more marketable upon graduation.
Undergraduate Research & Internships
Monmouth University students are immersed in the classroom as early as sophomore year and will have supervised clinical experience including 100 hours in the classroom.
Students have the opportunity to participate in the study abroad, Clinical Component Courses, Fieldwork for Clinical Experience and Component, Clinical Practice, applying for substitute teaching credentials, and our collaborative P-12 School Partnerships.
Jason Fitzgerald, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Chair