1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts and Sciences
BAE in Spanish, Elementary or Secondary Education
(92 credits)
Modern languages, Literatures, and Philosophy Department
College of Arts, Letters, and Education
Why study a language?
Students learn the practical skills of speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing, while also building enhanced analytical and critical thinking skills. Language is one of the foundations of cultural diversity and the program helps students better understand their own heritage.
Study Abroad Opportunities
The Modern Languages Department offers a summer program in Salamanca, Spain at the Colegio Delibes, an excellent opportunity for a first study abroad experience.
Other opportunities to study in locations across the globe can be coordinated through the Study Abroad Office. Contact Elena Axton at or
Education Program
In addition to studying the language, Spanish Education students complete either the Elementary or Secondary Education program, which leads to certification to teach preschool – grade 12 in the State of Washington.
Some of the courses required by the Education program include:
CMST 200
ENGL 101 and 201
MATH 107 (Secondary)
MATH 211 and 212 (Elementary)
EDUC 201
PSYC 304
SPED 363
ART 390 (Elementary)
PHED 390 (Elementary)
MUSC 450 (Elementary)
Department Chair
Dr. Florian Preisig
133 Patterson Hall
Cheney, WA 99004
Department Assistant
Vickie Roig
133 Patterson Hall
Cheney, WA 99004
Sample Careers
Public School Teacher
Private School Teacher
Private Tutor
Teacher Abroad

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENTS
COMMUNICATION (13 credits)
ENGL& 101 English composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
SPAN& 121 Spanish I (5)
SPAN 101 First-Year Spanish I (5)
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
MATHEMATICS & NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
ELECTIVES (24 credits)
SPAN& 122 Spanish II (5)
SPAN 102 First-Year Spanish II (5)
SPAN& 123 Spanish III (5)
SPAN 103 First-Year Spanish III (5)
This program requires a grade equal to/greater than a 2.8 in ALL prerequisite coursework.
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Cultural Diversity (one course)
CMST 260 Multicultural Communication (5)
ENGL 160 Women’s Literature (5)
ENGL 180 Multicultural Literature (5)
HIST 107 Chicano History (5)
HIST 115 History of Modern Middle East (5)
HIST 116 History of Africa (5)
HIST117 History of India (5)
ICS 120 Survey of Hispanic Culture (5)
ICS 125 Survey of Native American Cultures (5)
ICS 130 Survey of Asian American Culture (5)
ICS 255 Race and Ethnic Relations (5)
SOC 160 Gender Studies (5)
WS 155 Women’s Cultural Heritage (5)
WS 160 Women in Literature and Art (5)
International Studies (one course)
GEO 150 Cultural Geography (5)
HIST 110 History of Modern East Asia (5)
JAPN& 221 Japanese IV (5)
PHIL 131 World Religions (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)