World Language Pathway

 

To be eligible for this program you must meet the following criteria:

  • Passed both the language test either through ACTFL or PRAXIS and the PRAXIS: Fundamental Subjects test
  • Employed as a world language educator in PK-12 classroom in intended area of certification

Languages available for certification: American Sign Language, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Latin.

Certification Requirements

The following courses are required for students seeking World Language Certification:

EDU 204Child Development, Cognition & Learning

3

EDU 206Educational Psychology

3

EDU 215Education - Students W/Special Needs

3

EDU 242Digital Literacy for Educators

3

 

SPE 310Creating an Effective Classroom Culture

3

OR

SPE 510Creating an Effective Classroom Culture

3

 

EDU 312Teaching English Learners

3

OR

EDU 512Teaching English Learners

3

 

EDU 554Formal/Informal Classroom Assessment

3

 

EDU 332Secondary Methods in Content

3

OR

EDU 522Secondary Methods in Content

3

 

EDU 548Reading - Content Area

3

 

EDU 508Experience-Based Teaching Practicum I

6

AND

EDU 509Experience-Based Teaching Practicum II

6

Act 126 Required PDE Training

Act 55 Required PDE Training