Adolescence Education: Spanish (Grades 7-12) and Students With Disabilities (Grades 7-12)

Marist College offers a state-approved Dual Degree BA - BS/MAT (Bachelor and Masters degrees) program leading to initial teacher certification in Adolescence Education: Spanish (Grades 7-12) and Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12). Candidates seeking this certifi cation are encouraged to consult with their academic advisor and the Coordinator of Adolescence Education in the Education Department. Because of the significant number of state certification requirements for this program, it is important that candidates seek such advisement early in their college careers, during their first year if possible. Education and related field requirements for Adolescence Education certification can be found on Childhood Education 1-6, Special Education Certification, B.S. .

Recommended Sequence for Bachelor of Arts/MAT in Spanish With Adolescence Education

First Year

Fall: 16 cr

FYS 101L - First Year Seminar 4 Credit(s)
ENG 120L - Writing for College 3 Credit(s)
PSYC 101L - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s)
PHIL 101L - Philosophical Perspectives 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 201L - Spanish: Communicating in the Spanish-Speaking World 3 Credit(s)
OR
SPAN 106L - Intermediate Spanish II 3 Credit(s)

Spring: 16 cr

EDUC 101L - Foundations of Education 3 Credit(s)
EDUC 102N - Introduction to Teaching 1 Credit(s)
Core: Science 3 Credit(s)
Core: History 3 Credit(s)
Core: Math 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 202L - Spanish: Fiction and Expression 3 Credit(s)

Sophomore Year

Fall: 15 cr

EDUC 150N - Technology for Education Professionals 3 Credit(s)
PSYC 207L - The Exceptional Child 3 Credit(s)
Core: Ethics 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 250L - Cultures of Spain 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 360L - Spanish Composition and Conversation I 3 Credit(s)
OR
SPAN 315L - The Experience of Hispanic Literature 3 Credit(s)

Spring: 16 cr

PSYC 318L - Psychology of the Adolescent 3 Credit(s)
EDUC 115N - Teaching English Language Learners 1 Credit(s)
Pathway 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 260L - Cultures of Latin America 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 315L - The Experience of Hispanic Literature 3 Credit(s)
OR
SPAN 325L - Spanish in a Digital Age 3 Credit(s)
NYSED content req. - History 3 Credit(s)

Junior Year

Fall: 16 cr

Field Experience/Internship related to location abroad L 1 Credit(s)
Core: Fine Arts 3 Credit(s)
Spanish courses 12 Credit(s)

Spring: 15 cr

NYSED content req.- Math 3 Credit(s)
Spanish courses 9 Credit(s)
EDUC 379L - Culturally Responsive Education 3 Credit(s)

Senior Year

Fall: 15 cr

EDUC 373N - Principles of Instruction for Students with Special Needs 3 Credit(s)
Pathway 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 270L - Cultures of Hispanics in the United States 3 Credit(s)
OR
SPAN Upper Level Literature (core literature but no spec. ed. certify) 3 Credit(s)
MATA 508N - Methods for Inclusive Sec. Ed. I 3 Credit(s)
MATA 565N - Data-Based Decision Making 3 Credit(s)

Spring: 15 cr

PSYC 372L - Psychoeducational Assessment of Educational Disabilities 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 477L - Capping Course 3 Credit(s)
NYSED content req. - Science 3 Credit(s)
MATA 510N - Curric. Strat for Stu. w/Disabilities 3 Credit(s)
MATA 630N - Literacy for Inclusive Sec. Ed. 3 Credit(s)

Year 5 - Hybrid

Summer: 6 cr

MATA 631N - Literacy in Content Areas 3 Credit(s)
MATA 640N - Learning Environments to Support Students’ Social & Emotional Needs 3 Credit(s)

Adolescence Education: Spanish (Grades 7-12) and Students With Disabilities (Grades 7-12)

Recommended Sequence for Bachelor of Arts/MAT in Spanish With Adolescence Education

First Year

Fall: 16 cr

Spring: 16 cr

Sophomore Year

Fall: 15 cr

Spring: 16 cr

Junior Year

Fall: 16 cr

Spring: 15 cr

Senior Year

Fall: 15 cr

Spring: 15 cr

Year 5 - Hybrid

Summer: 6 cr

Year 5

Fall: 12 cr

Spring: 6 cr