东密歇根大学

Graduates of this program will demonstrate a high level of pedagogical knowledge (theory and practice) that will allow them to create learning opportunities that are consistent with Michigan’s World Language Standards and Benchmarks and with the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages; are able to evaluate, reflect on, and adjust their teaching practices so as to meet the needs of diverse learners; analyze cross-cultural issues within and beyond the classroom and school setting; evaluate their professional practice and engage in continuous and appropriate professional development; advocate for the importance of, and benefits that are accrued from, learning world languages in K-12 settings.

Degree Requirements: 43 hours

Completion of the 43-credit program of study outlined below leads to a State of Michigan teacher initial secondary teaching certificate with a K-12 endorsement and a MAT in the language in which certification is sought.

World Language Content Courses: 14 hours

Required Courses: 6 hours

FLAN 511 - K-12 Theory and Methods of World Languages Teaching 3 hrs
FLAN 581 - Capstone in World Language Instruction 1 hr

Choose one course from the following, depending on the language in which certification is sought:

FLAN 580 - K-12 Practicum in World Language Instruction 2 hrs
FRNH 580 - K-12 Practicum in World Language Instruction 2 hrs
GERN 580 - K-12 Practicum in World Language Instruction 2 hrs
SPNH 580 - K-12 Practicum in World Language Instruction 2 hrs

Language Courses: 8 hours

Complete eight hours of courses in the language in which certification is sought. See your World Language advisor for details.

Professional Studies in Education: 29 hours

CURR 505 - Curriculum and Methods for Teaching in the Secondary School 3 hrs
EDPS 501 - Psychology of Adolescence 3 hrs
EDPS 627 - Designing Classroom Assessments 3 hrs
EDUC 592 - Teaching Internship 6 hrs
LTEC 602 - Technology and Student-Centered Learning 3 hrs
PRCT 588 - Practicum in Secondary Classrooms 2 hrs
RDNG 657 - Comprehension and the Content Areas 3 hrs
SFCE 655 - Education for Justice: Toward a Diverse, Democratic and Sustainable Society 3 hrs
SPGN 510 - Introduction to Inclusive Education and Disability Studies 3 hrs