Curriculum and Instruction: World Language Education, M.S.

Program Overview

The Curriculum and Instruction: World Language Education, M.S. program prepares aspiring world language teachers with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to teach effectively in diverse learning environments. Through coursework, fieldwork, and a master's project, students develop a deep understanding of language acquisition, teaching methods, linguistics, and world cultures. Graduates are qualified to teach world languages at the elementary or secondary level and are prepared for careers in educational leadership, teacher education, and curriculum development.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Curriculum and Instruction: World Language Education, M.S. is a named option within the Curriculum and Instruction M.S. The program is designed for students who desire to become world language teachers and have already earned a bachelor's degree with language proficiency and sociocultural understanding of the language they intend to teach. The program prepares teacher candidates to be critical educators in language instruction who recognize and respond to inequities in education and pedagogy.

Objectives:

• To develop highly qualified world language teachers with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to teach effectively in diverse learning environments.
• To prepare teacher candidates to be critical and reflective professionals who can create transformative language learning experiences for all students.
• To foster a deep understanding of the cultural and linguistic diversity of the world's languages and cultures.

Outline:

Course Schedule:

The program spans one summer semester and one full academic year, totaling four semesters.

Course Structure:

The program includes graduate-level coursework, fieldwork, and a master's project. Students take courses in areas such as:

• Language acquisition
• Language teaching methods
• Linguistics
• World cultures
• Curriculum and instruction

Course Descriptions:

Summer 1 (Full Time - Mid June to Mid August)

• ED POL 600: Problems in Educational Policy (3 credits)
• CURRIC 736: Educating Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Learners (2 credits)
• CURRIC 737: Linguistics for Educators (2 credits)
• CURRIC 435: Foundations of World Language Education (2 credits)
• CURRIC 510: Community-Based Practicum (2-4 credits)

Fall: Academic Semester 1 (Full Time - Early September to Mid January)

• CURRIC 507: Inclusive Education in Secondary Schools (2 credits)
• CURRIC 545: Teaching World Languages I (3 credits)
• CURRIC 546: Teaching World Languages II (2 credits)
• CURRIC 673: Learning Second Language and Literacies (1-6 credits)
• CURRIC 729: Classroom Management for Secondary Educators (1 credit)
• CURRIC 442: Student Teaching in World Languages (PK-8) (2-12 credits)
• CURRIC 511: School-Based Practicum (2-4 credits)

Spring: Academic Semester 2 (Full Time - Mid January to Early June)

• CURRIC 675: General Seminar (1-3 credits)
• CURRIC 747: Masters Capstone in Teacher Education (3 credits)
• CURRIC 443: Student Teaching in World Languages (6-12) (2-12 credits)
• CURRIC 511: School-Based Practicum (1-4 credits)

Assessment:

• Students' progress in the program is assessed through a variety of methods, including:
• Coursework
• Fieldwork
• Master's project
• Praxis subject test (may be required if breadth of coursework does not match licensing content standards)

Teaching:

• The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in world language education.
• The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, seminars, and hands-on experiences.
• The program emphasizes collaboration and teamwork among students.

Careers:

• Graduates of the program are qualified to teach world languages at the elementary or secondary level.
• The program also prepares students for careers in educational leadership, teacher education, and curriculum development.