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Spanish for Teacher Licensure

Also offered as: Spanish for Teacher Licensure (Minor) , Spanish for Teacher Licensure (Major)

Share your love of Spanish with the next generation. This major combines Spanish language and culture with education coursework, classroom experience and study abroad, preparing you to teach K-12 and earn Illinois licensure.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 38 in Major
Careers
Language, Postsecondary, Teachers, Interpreters, Translators
Spanish for Teacher Licensure students at EIU

Why Study Spanish for Teacher Licensure at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
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"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."
Abbey McCord
Spanish for Teacher Licensure | Class of 2025
Abbey McCord, Spanish for Teacher Licensure at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
Hands-On Experience, Spanish for Teacher Licensure students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Spanish with Teacher Licensure prepares you to teach Spanish at the K-12 levels, and it fits students who love the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world and want to share them with children.

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$77,010
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Foreign Language & Literature…
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Interpreters & Translators

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook Average OutlookO*NET doesn't currently flag any of the careers linked to this program as Bright Outlook. That doesn't mean jobs aren't out there. It just means these careers aren't expected to grow quickly, don't have 75,000 or more projected openings, and aren't new and emerging.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit SocialSocial interest typeYou like helping people. This work centers on supporting others by helping, teaching, advising or serving them.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Christiane Eydt-Beebe
Associate Professor of German & Associate Chair of the School of English and World Languages
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1159 Coleman Hall
217-581-5562
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Angela Vietto
Professor of English and Chair, Department of English
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3341
217-581-2428
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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