Program Overview
The World Language Education program at the College of Education prepares students to teach kindergarten through 12th grade in various educational settings. Graduates earn a BA in Education with a concentration in one of six languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish. The program provides a comprehensive foundation in language and education coursework, ensuring students are equipped with the skills and knowledge to effectively teach world languages in the classroom. With a 100% employment rate for graduates, the program offers promising career prospects in teaching, interpreting, and translation.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The World Language Education (WLE) program is a comprehensive program that integrates education and language courses. It prepares graduates to teach kindergarten through 12th grade in various educational settings, including public and private schools. Students will take language courses from the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and education courses from the College of Education, earning a BA from the College of Education. The program offers concentrations in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish.
Outline:
Coursework
The program includes coursework in the following areas:
- Culture in the Classroom
- Grammar and Composition
- Human Development and Learning
- Integrating Content into World Language Instruction
- Literary Analysis
- Literature
- Phonology and Phonetics
- Second Language Acquisition
- Sociology of Education
- Teaching Modern Languages
Concentrations/Tracks:
The program offers concentrations in the following languages:
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Spanish
Careers:
Common Career Areas:
- Teaching
- Interpreter
- Translation
More Career Info:
The program boasts a 100% employment rate for graduates, with graduates either employed, continuing their education, or not seeking employment after graduation.
Other:
The program is described as "bringing the world to your classroom."
