Why study Spanish Education at Washburn?

Bienvenidos! If you want to teach Spanish – in Kansas or anywhere else – Washburn can help you get there. Because Topeka 501 offers dual language Spanish-English classrooms grades P-8, you have a variety of settings to choose from for student teaching and observations.

More than half of all language majors combine their language learning with another discipline. This means your education coursework is designed to fit. You’ll study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country, and you’ll student teach locally. You’ll also gain language proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and critical thinking. Washburn’s language educators are sought after by local, in-state, and regional school districts, some alumni even teach abroad after graduation.

Career Forecast Growing OutlookAverage Salary High school: $55,170 in Kansas; Middle school: $58,010 in Kansason campus
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What sets Washburn Modern Language Education apart?

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Admissions scholarships

Washburn University offers generous scholarships based on your interests, career aspirations, community service and academic success.

Department scholarships

Substantial scholarships are available for language majors and minors with a 3.0 GPA; the application deadline is early in the spring each year.

Tuition and fees

Courses in this degree program are offered at the Traditional Undergraduate rate.

Financial aid

Washburn University offers generous undergraduate financial aid, including scholarships and grants.

Tuition waiver programs

If you don’t currently live in Kansas, learn about our Tuition Waiver programs that may qualify you for in-state tuition.
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Travel!

Study abroad is strongly recommended for all modern Language students. Generous scholarships and lots of program options make this possible! You can study abroad for 4 weeks, a full year, or anything in between.

Fill out the Undergraduate Admissions Application and enroll to pursue Spanish Education. If you’re unsure, know it is common to declare a major in Spanish at enrollment and then determine your specific interest.

Admission to the Professional Teacher Education program allows you to begin your teaching blocks. All Spanish language majors preparing to teach must complete:

  • ED 368 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages
  • SP 324 Civilization of Spain
  • SP 325 Civilization of Mexico or SP 326 Civilization of Latin America

You’ll participate in Education Interview Day before graduation. Many students graduate with a job lined up.

Plan to take the Praxis exams in your final semester.

Set for Success

CAREER FORECAST: growing outlook
Employment of Elementary, Middle and High School Teachers is predicted to grow about 4 percent from 2019 to 2029 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rate is as fast as average for all occupations.

Qualities for success

Open minded & eager to learn

Enjoy teaching others

Passionate about other cultures

Student/faculty ratio

9:1 Education

12:1 Modern Language

Dual Language

USD 501, Topeka Public Schools, offers a Spanish/English dual language education program grades PK-12.

Study Abroad

Spend 4-weeks to a year studying abroad!
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GET IN TOUCH WITH Department of Modern Languages

Department of Modern Languages
Morgan Hall, Room 350
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621

Phone & Email
Phone: 785.670.1714
modern-languages@washburn.edu

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