Secondary Modern Languages Education, B.A.

University Studies Program Requirements

Several Professional Education and Core Content courses fulfil University Studies Program requirements.

• FYS- First Year - Seminar Credits: 3
• COM 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
• COM 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
• COM 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
• Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
• PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
• PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
• H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
• H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
• V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3

Professional Education Requirements

Secondary education programs are offered in French, German, and Spanish (Formerly titled: Foreign Language). A minimum of 120 hours are required to obtain a UW baccalaureate degree, though, each program’s hours will vary depending on major and additional options.

Modern Language Secondary Education programs require that all candidates score at the Advanced Low level or higher on the American Council of Teachers and Foreign Language Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and the Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) in their target language in order to be admitted to the Methods II course.

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.

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: 3 (3 credits required)

• Completion of EDST 2450 with a minimum grade of C or better is a prerequisite 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

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• Assessment

• EDST 2550 - Educational Assessment Credits: 3

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• 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)

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• Residency (Offered Spring Only) 

• EDSE 4500 - Residency in Teaching Credits: 1-16 (12 credits required)
• EDSE 4550 - Residency Applications and Synthesis Credits: 3

Concurrent Majors:

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

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

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