1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BAE in Spanish, Elementary or Secondary Education
(49 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 Escuela Internacional, where EWU students and professors study the language and culture together.
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
Department Assistant
 Vickie Roig
133 Patterson Hall
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
SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (15 credits)
ENGL 103 Composition II (5) or
ENGL 104 Composition III (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research, Document (5)
QUANTIATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
INTEGRATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES
DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT
SPAN&222 Spanish V (5)
SPAN 202 Second-Year Spanish (5)
NATURAL SCIENCES ( 15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
SPAN& 221 Spanish IV (5)
SPAN 201 Second-Year Spanish (5)
ELECTIVES (22-25 credits)
SPAN& 223 Spanish VI (5)
SPAN 203 intro to Advanced Spanish (5)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ETHNC 120 Survey of the Chicano People (5)
CMST 205 Intercultural Communication (5)
SOSC 110 Gender Roles and Social Structure (5)
ETHNC 210 Native American Song and Dance (5)
ETHNC 201 Minorities in American Society (5)
SOC 112 Comparative Ethnic Relations (5)
ENGL 233 American Indian Literature (5)
ETHNC 100 American Minorities (5)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
CMST 105 Multicultural Communication (3)
International Studies (one course)
HIST 270 History of Modern Asia (5)
HIST 220 History of Latin America (5)
SOSC 100 Global Issues/Social Science (5)
POLS 201 Comparative Government (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
BUS 241Intro to International Business (5)
SOSC 180 International Studies (1-5)
HIST 280 Introduction to Chinese Civilization (5)
HIST 121Religions of the World (5)