Why study Spanish Education at Washburn?
Bienvenidos! If you want to teach Spanish – in Kansas or anywhere else – Washburn can help you get there. Because Topeka 501 offers dual language Spanish-English classrooms grades P-8, you have a variety of settings to choose from for student teaching and observations.
More than half of all language majors combine their language learning with another discipline. This means your education coursework is designed to fit. You’ll study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country, and you’ll student teach locally. You’ll also gain language proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and critical thinking. Washburn’s language educators are sought after by local, in-state, and regional school districts, some alumni even teach abroad after graduation.
What sets Washburn Modern Language Education apart?
- As a Spanish Education student, you’ll gain language and cultural skills as you prepare for the P12 education licensure exam.
- You will study in a Spanish-speaking country! Scholarship support through the department and the International Washburn Transformational Experience will make it affordable.
- You’ll develop a portfolio that demonstrates your language and cultural skills.
- You’ll be eligible for scholarships and free tutoring (and you can get paid to tutor others, too.)
- Language Clubs and conversation tables will help you practice your skills, and your professors will help you develop habits that will help you reach the level of fluency you strive for.
Admissions scholarships
Washburn University offers generous scholarships based on your interests, career aspirations, community service and academic success.Department scholarships
Substantial scholarships are available for language majors and minors with a 3.0 GPA; the application deadline is early in the spring each year.- Admissions scholarshipsAdmissions scholarships
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Tuition and fees
Courses in this degree program are offered at the Traditional Undergraduate rate.Financial aid
Washburn University offers generous undergraduate financial aid, including scholarships and grants.Tuition waiver programs
If you don’t currently live in Kansas, learn about our Tuition Waiver programs that may qualify you for in-state tuition.- Tuition and feesTuition and fees
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Travel!
Study abroad is strongly recommended for all modern Language students. Generous scholarships and lots of program options make this possible! You can study abroad for 4 weeks, a full year, or anything in between.
Admission to the Professional Teacher Education program allows you to begin your teaching blocks. All Spanish language majors preparing to teach must complete:
- ED 368 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages
- SP 324 Civilization of Spain
- SP 325 Civilization of Mexico or SP 326 Civilization of Latin America
Spanish education courses and sample schedules
Set for Success
Qualities for success
Open minded & eager to learn
Enjoy teaching others
Passionate about other cultures
Student/faculty ratio
9:1 Education
12:1 Modern Language
Dual Language
USD 501, Topeka Public Schools, offers a Spanish/English dual language education program grades PK-12.
Program cost
Courses in this degree program are offered at the Traditional Undergraduate rate.
Campus Events
GET IN TOUCH WITH Department of Modern Languages
Department of Modern Languages
Morgan Hall, Room 350
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
Phone: 785.670.1714
modern-languages@washburn.edu
