Secondary Modern Languages Education with Concurrent Major in French, B.A.

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Graduates of this program earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Modern Language Education and a concurrent major in French (Formerly titled: Foreign Language). It prepares students to teach French in grades 6-12.
A concurrent major ensures that graduates are highly qualified teachers and will expand career possibilities.

This program requires a minimum of 120 total hours. All major courses must be passed with a grade of C or better. A minimum GPA of 2.500 in major content courses is required. A minimum of 42 credits must be upper-division.

An initial background check must be completed prior to starting any field or practicum experience. Student fees cover the cost of this initial background check so work with your College of Education advisor for details.

Professional Education Requirements

All Professional Education requirements must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Foundations
EDST 2450 - Foundations of Development and Learning Credits: 3
ITEC 2360 - Teaching with Technology Credits: 1‑3 (3 credits required)
Completion of EDST 2040 with a minimum grade of C or higher is a prequisite for the following courses:
EDEX 2484 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3
EDST 3480 - Diversity & the Politics of Schooling Credits: 3
A minimum 2.75 UW cumulative GPA is required for registration in EDST 3100 and EDST 3101.

A copy of your valid Wyoming Substitute Teaching Permit must be on file with the Teacher Preparation and Advising Office no later than the first day of class.
EDST 3100 - Teacher as Practitioner Credits: 3
EDST 3101 - Practicum 3 Credits: 2
Assessment
EDST 3550 - Educational Assessment Credits: 2
Methods (Offered Fall Only)
EDSE 3276 - Subject Matter Specific Methods I: Secondary Modern Language Education Credits: 3-6
(3 credits required)
EDSE 4276 - Subject Matter Specific Methods II: Secondary Modern Language Education Credits: 3-6
(4 credits required)
Residency (Offered Spring Only)
EDSE 4500 - Residency in Teaching Credits: 1-16
(12 credits required)
EDSE 4550 - Residency Applications and Synthesis Credits: 3

Concurrent Major Courses

57 hours minimum. At least 21 hours must be upper-division (3000-level or higher)

French Core

FREN 2040 - Second Year French II Credits: 3
FREN 2140 - Introduction to Reading Credits: 3
FREN 3005 - French Phonetics and Pronunciation Credits: 3
FREN 3050 - Third Year French I Credits: 3
FREN 3060 - Third Year French II Credits: 3
FREN 4100 - A Survey of French Literature I Credits: 3
FREN 4110 - A Survey of French Literature II Credits: 3
Take ONE of the following:
FREN 2130 - Contemporary French Culture Credits: 3
OR
FREN 3110 - Contemporary French Civilization Credits: 3

Major Related Courses

EDCI 4350 - Introduction to Second Language Acquisition Credits: 3
EDCI 4450 - Issues In Multicultural Education Credits: 3
Take ONE of the following:
COJO 2010 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
OR
THEA 1100 - Beginning Acting Credits: 3
Take ONE of the following:
EDCI 4761 - Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, and Social Literacies for Teachers Credits: 3
OR
EDCI 4762 - Essential Sociolinguistics for English as a Second Langauge Learning and Teaching Credits: 3

Foundations of Language

12 credits of FREN or courses related to the history, art or political science of the francophone world (consult your advisor). For those completing the ESL endorsement, six of these hours can be earned with EDCI 5430 and EDCI 5440 or with a study abroad in a French-speaking country. Study abroad is strongly recommended.

Electives

3 Credits of FREN Elective above 2030
15 Credits of FREN Upper Division Electives at 3000+ Level

Language Proficiency Requirement

Completion of the OPI and WPT via the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) with a score of Advanced Low or better.