General Requirements

• 45 advanced credit hours required for degree
• 30 upper-division hours and 25% of total semester hours required for this degree must be completed at A&M-SA to satisfy residency requirement 
• CIP Code: 30.9999

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All students must complete the University’s Core Curriculum and the specific requirements of the major. In some cases, a course that is required for a major may also be counted towards the Core Curriculum.

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Other courses may satisfy core curriculum requirements. Courses listed under the core curriculum above are also specific degree requirements and are recommended in the core to expedite degree completion. Completion of this degree plan requires admission to the Educator Preparation Program and successful completion of required field residencies and student teaching.

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Recommended that all courses above be completed before Field Residency I Semester. AAT Completion Highly recommended.

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EDUC 2301 (Alamo Colleges) may be substituted for UNIV 1301 First Year Seminar.

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‘C' or higher required in EDXX courses.

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Students who do not earn a grade of B or better in EDBL 3307 Academic Spanish for Bilingual Educators and demonstrate proficient scores on all domains of the BTLPT Interactive Practice Exam will be required to complete free, online support modules to enhance Spanish language proficiency.

Completion of 45 hours; all with a C or better; Cumulative GPA of 2.75; Qualifying scores in Reading, Writing and Mathematics.

Note: For state approved programs leading to certification, as the state implements new requirements for certification, changes at the state level become compulsory at the time required with or without notice. It is the student’s responsibility to consult their major academic advisor and catalog for any new updates or changes. Catalog and Degree Plans expire in 6 years.

Advanced Spanish Proficiency

12 hours required for Pre-Admission to Bilingual Degree.

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Students can CLEP these courses.

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WebCAPE Spanish Placement Exam is administered by the Testing Center.

ESL Endorsement Option

The Bilingual Program recommends students complete the following courses to prepare for the ESL Endorsement exam:

This suggested plan of study is intended to be used as a guide in conjunction with official degree requirements outlined in the catalog. While this plan demonstrates a course of study that covers eight semesters, each student’s academic path is unique and your timeline may look different. Students should regularly consult with academic advisors as they plan their course schedules as course offerings may vary.