Program Overview

Introduction to the Secondary Education-World Languages Education Major

The BSEd in Secondary Education: World Languages is a highly focused course of study aimed at placing students in the classroom. However, the foreign-language proficiency gained while earning this degree may enable students to work as a translator/interpreter. It also gives students an edge in working in other fields, such as:

• government
  • grant writing
  • human resources
  • marketing
  • non-profit organizations
  • paralegal
  • training and development
  • youth or after-school programs and many other areas. Students could also work as a technical writer who translates documents into another language.

Fieldwork

Education majors studying to teach a foreign language are encouraged to study overseas. For information on whether students can combine their fieldwork requirements with overseas study, they should consult with their academic advisor and/or the Office of Field Placement.

Field Experience & Student Teaching

As part of the academic program, students will gain firsthand knowledge in classrooms through immersive field placements and student teaching experiences.

Career Outcomes

Career opportunities and mid-career salaries for this degree/program may include the following examples:

• Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
• Middle School Teachers
• Secondary School Teachers
• Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten & Elementary School
• Special Education Teachers, Middle School
• Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Median salary data is obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) as of December 22, 2025.