OBU’s Spanish education program blends the rich tapestry of the Spanish language with the discipline of teaching. As a student, you will be empowered with strategies to teach and communicate in Spanish. Your studies include a rich exploration of the multiple cultures and subcultures that make up the largest minority group in the United States and abroad.
From foundational concepts to more advance linguistic study, you will develop a profound understanding of Spanish that will serve as the cornerstone of your teaching practice.
Benefits of an OBU Spanish Education Degree
Faculty Mentors
In our Spanish education program, you will engage with professors who are experienced educators and who have taught both domestically and internationally. Our small class sizes foster a collaborative learning environment where you can enjoy ongoing and direct interaction with faculty members. This setting allows your instructors to know you individually and invest in your academic and personal success. You will benefit from their guidance as they prepare you to teach students the beauty and depths of a new language.
Broad Learning Experiences
As a student in Spanish education, you will gain a solid foundation of academic excellence through OBU’s liberal arts core classes. In addition to these academic courses, you will receive valuable instruction and training through the McCabe Family School of Education and through our Division of Language and Literature.
Curriculum and areas of study in the Spanish realm will expose you to the foundations of language teaching, linguistics, knowledge of grammatical structures, techniques in speaking, reading and writing Spanish, the Latin American culture and related subject areas. Classroom discussions and interactive experiences enhance your comprehension and depth of learning. Students who are heritage Spanish speakers as well as native Spanish speakers will be given the opportunity to gain deeper understanding of their own culture and the role they play in impacting others.
As you continue with your courses in the education field, you will be exposed to a variety of instructional techniques and fundamental principles. Courses focus on learning the content, knowledge, and dispositions of an effective educator. Our modern classrooms, hands-on experiences and enriching field experiences prepare you to enter the classroom equipped and ready to make a meaningful impact on the students you teach in Spanish education.
Integration of Faith
OBU’s Spanish education courses are taught from a Christian worldview with professors who serve as personal mentors, supporting both your intellectual and spiritual development. Our faculty instill a solid foundation of faith and biblical perspective through their instruction and their personal lives. Our mission is to invest in you as a future educator who will exemplify Christian principles, and practices with the students, families and communities you serve.
World-Class Faculty
OBU faculty are experts in their fields and will be with you every step of the way.
Chair, School of Education
Lawrence C. and Marion Harris Chair of Education
Associate Professor of Education
Co-Director, Master of Arts in Teaching and ACCESS Programs
Mary A. White Professor of Education
Assistant Professor of Education
Co-Director, Master of Arts in Teaching and ACCESS Programs
Chair, Division of Language and Literature
Associate Professor of Spanish
Associate Professor of English and Spanish