Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Languages/Teacher Licensure

Through a partnership with the College of Education and Human Development and the Department of Teaching, Leadership & Practice, students may seek teacher licensure in a language. The following program of study must be completed:

I. Requirements for the B.A. with a major in a Language.

II. Humanities requirements:

HIST 101Western Civilization I3
HIST 102Western Civilization II3
English courses beyond College Composition II4
Total Credits10

III. Additional requirements for licensure in French, German or Spanish

Phonetics (with grade no lower than B)2
Advanced Grammar (with grade no lower than B)2

A course in civilization of the country or countries in which the language is spoken is also strongly recommended.

IV. Admission to the Teacher Education program, normally while taking T&L 250 Introduction to Education. (See College of Education and Human Development for admission and licensing requirements.)

V. Students seeking the secondary teaching licensure in Languages must complete the Department of Teaching, Leadership & Practice requirements in Secondary Education (See College of Education and Human Development). 

Language majors seeking teacher licensure must have an advisor in both the Languages Department and the Department of Teaching and Learning.