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St. Thomas University (ELS)

Miami Gardens , Florida ,United States

BA in World Languages Spanish Education (K-12)

Learning a language broadens your understanding of the world in which we live. Spanish K-12 teachers work with students on how to speak, read and write Spanish. In addition, world language teachers help their students understand the many cultures in which Spanish is spoken, facilitating their transformation into global citizens.

Earn a Major in Spanish (K-12) with a Co-Major in K-12 Education
The World Languages Spanish Education major provides students the opportunity to develop a solid command of the Spanish language, and an understanding of the literature, culture and linguistics of the Hispanic world. We offer (and strongly recommend) study abroad as a fundamental component of the Spanish major. In the Spanish major you will:

Gain the knowledge and skills to have a positive impact on students in the K-12 classroom
Become part of a supportive network of fellow students, alumni and faculty who will inspire and sustain you throughout your career
Learn from expert faculty closely connected with the K-12 classroom who are here to help you shape your path to your own classroom
Earn a license to teach in K-12 education, along with important leadership skills

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

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

We give you the tools you need to transform computers into highly applicable tools. You can go down a variety of career paths with a degree in computer science.

Web Developer, Network Architect, Software Developer, Database Administrator, Computer Systems Analyst,Information Security Analyst

PSW Opportunity

3 years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

English Proficiency Requirements
St. Thomas policy requires international students to prove a minimum level of English proficiency for university level studies.

Native English speakers from the following countries are exempted from this requirement: English-speaking Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Commonwealth Caribbean Countries.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following qualifications. Score reports must be sent to St. Thomas directly from the testing center and must not be more than 2 years old.

TOEFL iBT: Total score of 80 or higher for direct admission.
IELTS: Total score of 6.5 or higher for direct admission.
Duolingo English Test: Score of 105 or higher for direct admission.
Minnesota English Language Program (MELP): Successful completion of all required Level 4: Advanced ESL classes.
ELS Language Center: Level 112 completion certificate with minimum GPA of 2.25 for direct admission.
SAT: 500 or higher on Evidence Based Reading and Writing for direct admission.
ACT: 21 or higher on both English AND Reading sections for direct admission.
Pearson PTE Academic: Score of 53 or higher.
Oxford Test of English: Total score of 135 or higher for direct admission.
Cambridge English (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 proficiency, C1 Business Higher, B2 Business Vantage): Total score of 176 or higher for direct admission.
GTEC CBT: Score of 1200 or higher
International Baccalaureate (IB): HL English score of 4 or higher
AP exam: score of 4 or higher in English Literature/Composition
Transfer of 28 credits or more from an accredited U.S. college or university with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
West African Exams Council Senior School Certificate: B3 or higher on English for direct admission.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): B+ on English for direct admission.
National Senior Certificate (South Africa): 4 or higher on English Home Language OR 6 or higher on English as Additional Language for direct admission.
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  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
  • Duration: 04 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 196000 USD
    Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
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