Program Overview

Introduction to the French, BA with Teaching Endorsement Option

The French, BA with Teaching Endorsement Option is designed to provide students with the skills needed to learn about a culture in depth. The department trains students in two areas: language structure and literary analysis. Language structure is taught both holistically and analytically, with modern methods and multimedia technology, as well as study abroad opportunities. The department supports the analytical instruction of language structure through a full range of language skills courses, as well as a significant number of courses in linguistics. Literary analysis is essential to a student’s understanding of the highest achievements in aesthetic expression of a culture’s values.

Why Consider a Teaching Endorsement in French Major?

The department provides students the skills to learn firsthand about major world societies. The department believes that the best way to understand a culture directly is through its language. The languages offered in the department are spoken natively by nearly two billion people. The multifaceted programs of the department provide an opening to the world through language, literature, culture, and civilization. It is a meeting place for true diversity.

This major leads to a BA degree without teacher certification. In order to receive a recommendation for state of Washington certification, students must complete the “Optional Requirements,” including the “teacher certification” program, which is offered by the Department of Secondary Education.

Requirements

• The French, BA with Teaching Endorsement Option requires 70 credits.
• Students must complete all required courses for the French, BA.
• Additional requirements include:
  • LANG 410 - World Language Instruction: Theory and Method I (5 credits)
  • LANG 420 - World Language Instruction: Theory and Method II (5 credits)

Optional Requirements

• A passing score on the World Languages WEST-E test, and proficiency in the designated world language assessed by ACTFL oral and written tests at the Advanced-Low level, are required by the state.
• Complete the professional preparation program in secondary education (58 credits).
• See the Secondary Education section for program admission, completion, and teacher certification requirements.

Secondary Education Undergraduate and Post-Baccalaureate Professional Program

• The program requires 59 credits.
• Required courses include:
  • SEC 303 - Teaching Adolescents: Development and Identity (4 credits)
  • SEC 310 - Education, Culture, and Equity (5 credits)
  • SEC 410 - Dynamics of Teaching (2 credits)
  • SEC 411 - Philosophical Foundations of Education (4 credits)
  • SEC 425 - Developmental Reading, Writing, and Learning in Secondary Schools (4 credits)
  • SEC 430 - Secondary School Methods I - Instructional Strategies, Daily Planning, and Standards (4 credits)
  • SEC 431 - Secondary School Methods II - Assessment and Long Term Planning (4 credits)
  • SEC 432 - Secondary School Methods III - Management, Motivation, and Discipline (4 credits)
  • SEC 433 - Teaching and Learning Laboratory (1 credit)
  • SEC 435 - Secondary Practicum I (2 credits)
  • SEC 436 - Secondary Practicum II (1 credit)
  • IT 444 - Classroom Use of Instructional Technology (Secondary) (2 credits)
  • SEC 495 - Internship - Secondary (18 credits)
  • SPED 363 - Secondary Students With Special Needs (4 credits)

University Graduation Requirements

• General University Requirements
• Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
• 180 Minimum Total Credits
• 60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
• Residency Requirement
• Minimum Grade Requirements
• Final Quarter Requirement

Grade Requirements

• Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in the secondary education professional program and in all courses required for the endorsement.
• A GPA of 3.00 is required in the language major and a GPA of 3.00 or above is required in endorsement courses.