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Colorado State University - Pueblo

Pueblo , Colorado ,United States

K-12 World Languages - Spanish, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

This program leads to Colorado Teacher licensure in K-12 World Languages - Spanish.  It is for individuals who have completed a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution.  It can be completed in conjunction with our M.Ed. program.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Colorado State University-Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, all candidates who are extended an offer of employment must complete and pass a background check. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV or credit check.

All new hires must be able to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States within 3 days of hire.

For positions requiring a degree, candidates must provide an official transcript to Human Resources within 30 days of hire.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

English-proficiency requirements for all programs (except Nursing and MBA)

  • A minimum score of 500 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper-based test, a minimum score of 61 on the TOEFL internet-based (iBT);
  • A minimum band score of 5.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test; or
  • A minimum score of 95 on the Duolingo English Test (for undergraduate programs only-excludes undergraduate nursing). 

English-proficiency requirements for Nursing and MBA programs.

  • A minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper-based test, a minimum score of 79-80 on the TOEFL internet-based (iBT) or
  • A minimum band score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test 
  • A minimum score of 110 on the Duolingo English Test for undergraduate nursing (not accepted for graduate programs).