Bachelor of Applied Arts - Teaching Spanish

University of Minnesota Duluth's (UMD) Bachelor of Applied Arts (B.A.A.) in teaching French, German, or Spanish is offered through the Department of Education in conjunction with the Department of World Languages and Cultures. Students are fully immersed in the language they will teach through coursework, volunteering in the Duluth community, and studying abroad.

Teaching Spanish:

The B.A.A. degree in teaching Spanish prepares students to teach Spanish (Grades K-12). The major aligns to the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) standards for Spanish in grades K-12 in Minnesota. The B.A.A. in teaching Spanish is offered through the Department of Education, in conjunction with the Department of World Languages and Cultures. This major prepares students to teach Spanish from kindergarten through grade twelve. 

Students pursuing both the BA in Spanish Studies and BAA in Teaching Spanish degrees must satisfactorily complete 12 non-overlapping upper division credits of Spanish electives beyond the requirements for both degrees.

Acquired Skills

• Design and teach effective lessons.
• Create instruction opportunities that are adapted to students with diverse backgrounds and exceptionalities.
• Be engaged through active learning.

Career Possibilities

Entry level positions include elementary, middle or high school teacher, translator, interpreter.  Advanced degree positions include Dean of Students, Principal, School Counselor, Superintendent.