Notes:

• This teaching track contains different/additional course requirements designed to meet state standards. Those interested in teaching in K-12 schools must complete the teaching track of a major in a teaching content area plus the Teacher Education Program through the Department of Teaching and Learning. Additional teaching areas can be added through completion of the teaching track of a major or minor in that content area.
  • Secondary Education Licensure Program
  • Licensure Degree Requirements 
• To complete this teaching track, you need to contact the Teaching and Learning Department. You do not fill out a major/minor form for graduation or the major/minor/concentration section of the major change form. Approvals for this track must come from the Teaching and  Learning Department.  
• Tracks will not appear on your UM transcript, diploma, university lists, student data system, or university publications. They are used for advising purposes only. You do not fill out a major change for a track.
• Individuals completing the teaching track of this minor must also complete the teaching track of a major in another teaching content area.
• Study in a Spanish-language country, provided either through the University’s Study Abroad Program or an experience considered to be equivalent, also is required.

Teaching Spanish Track Requirements 

 Minimum Required Grade: C-

Secondary Teaching Licensure

Note: For endorsement to teach ­­­­­Spanish, a student also must gain admission to the Teacher Education Program and meet all the requirements for secondary teaching licensure. For more information, see the Teaching and Learning Department.