Program Overview

Introduction to the German, BA with Teaching Endorsement Option

The German, 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 German Major?

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

Student Resources

• Department website: Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
• Department advising: Admitted and/or current students visit the Advising section of the Languages, Literatures, and Cultures website.
• Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
• Career Services Center: Connect major to a career

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process)

To declare the major, students should:

• Make an appointment with the language advisor.
• Bring an unofficial WWU transcript, documentation for courses taken at other colleges or universities, and documentation for any study-abroad credits earned.
• Submit a Student Academic Declaration and Change Form.

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.

Requirements (70 credits)

• German, BA (60 credits, complete all required courses)
• 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 (59 credits)

• 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