Bachelor's in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures - Spanish Language Education K-12 Teacher Licensure

Share your passion for Spanish language and culture through teaching. The Spanish Teaching Licensure concentration within the Languages, Literatures, and Cultures B.A. at UNC Greensboro prepares students for K-12 Spanish teaching careers through advanced language study and hands-on educator training. You’ll gain experience in local classrooms while developing the instructional skills required for North Carolina licensure.

Through interdisciplinary study in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and the School of Education, you’ll combine language expertise with professional teacher preparation to become an effective and confident educator.

Spanish K-12 Teaching Licensure Concentration Highlights

• Study with award-winning faculty: Learn directly from nationally and internationally recognized professors in the field. Our faculty secure prestigious research grants in literature, culture, and linguistics. They bring this cutting-edge scholarship straight into your daily classroom lessons.
• Experience global cultural immersion: Build deep cross-cultural perspectives outside the traditional classroom setting. Participate in vibrant co-curricular events, film screenings, and community roundtables. Connect with fellow students and native speakers to enrich your cultural understanding.
• Unlock statewide course access: Expand your academic options through the University of North Carolina distance education network. Access specialized online language classes statewide through UNC Online and the UNC Language Exchange. Take full advantage of interdisciplinary coursework across the College of Arts and Sciences.
• Access scholarships that support your academic goals. Apply for departmental scholarships recognizing achievement, financial need, and study abroad participation.

THE Spanish K-12 Teaching Licensure STUDENT EXPERIENCE

• Connect with local communities. Engage directly with local Hispanic communities through hands-on service-learning projects. Partner with local organizations to apply your language skills in real-world settings. Gain valuable community outreach experience before you graduate.
• Immerse yourself abroad. Take your language skills overseas with worldwide study abroad programs. Spend your summer fully immersed in the rich cultures of Costa Rica or Spain. Experience authentic language learning while building lifelong global connections.
• Join Campus Language Clubs: Connect with fellow students in vibrant, language-focused campus clubs. Practice conversational Spanish in a relaxed, supportive environment outside class. Celebrate diverse Hispanic traditions through cultural events and group activities.
• Pursue hands-on research opportunities. Partner with UNCG’s Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creativity Office on faculty-led projects.
• Gain real classroom experience: Step into local K-12 public school classrooms to build your confidence early. Complete structured school internships alongside experienced mentor teachers. Finish your degree with full-time student teaching experience.

AFTER GRADUATIng with An Applied Languages: Spanish K-12 Teaching Licensure degree

The Spanish Teaching Licensure concentration prepares you to teach Spanish in North Carolina schools while developing strong language, cultural, communication, and instructional skills. Through advanced Spanish coursework, field experiences, and student teaching, you’ll be prepared to create engaging learning environments and support student success in K-12 classrooms.

Graduates pursue careers as Spanish and world language teachers in public and private schools. Some also apply their language proficiency and intercultural communication skills in fields such as international education, translation, interpretation, government, nonprofit organizations, and global business. The concentration pairs well with interests in business, public health, international and global studies, and other disciplines.

Students may pursue competitive opportunities such as Fulbright Awards and teaching assistantships through the Spanish Ministry of Education. The program also provides excellent preparation for graduate study in education, Spanish, applied linguistics, international education, and related fields. Graduates have continued their education at institutions including Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, Georgetown University, and Vanderbilt University.