15 MODERN LANGUAGE STUDIES: FRENCH, GERMAN, SPANISH (PK-12) Students seeking certification in Modern Language Studies (French, German or Spanish) should, as soon as possible, consult with the education department faculty and make their intentions known to their major department advisor so all requirements can be met before the Professional Student Teaching Semester. Please work closely with your major advisor and your Education advisor to ensure that all required courses in both areas are completed. Course Requirements: Successful completion of a major in one of the modern languages: French majors who wish to be certified for teaching must complete the major with at least a 3.00 GPA; pass FRN 311, 418, and MLS 338 (the latter two courses with a grade of B or better); and successfully complete at least 8 credits in French during a minimum of one semester of study abroad in a French-speaking country. German majors who wish to be certified for teaching must complete the major with at least a 3.00 GPA; pass GERM 311, 418, and MLS 338 (the latter two courses with a grade of B or better); and successfully complete at least 8 credits in German during a minimum of one semester of study abroad in a German-speaking country. Spanish majors who wish to be certified for teaching must complete the major with at least a 3.00 GPA; pass SPAN 311; 418; and MLS 338 (the latter two with a grade of B or better); and successfully complete at least 8 credits in Spanish during a minimum of one semester of study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country. Education Program Core Courses: EDUC 215 and 225 (each 2 credits and taken in the same semester) EDUC 348 (non-credit: taken the semester prior to student teaching; $525 lab fee) SPLED 230 and 334 PSY 110 and 120 ENGL 106 or 107 and an ENGL literature At least 6 credits of MATH numbered 101 or above. Specific Certification Area Courses: PK-12 Certification EDUC 339 (fall only) EDUC 338 (spring only) Major area courses, including MLS 338 The Professional Semester (16 Credits) EDUC 461 Methods of Classroom Management (1 credit) EDUC 462 Principles and Applications of PK–12 Assessment (1 credit) EDUC 465 Professional Semester of Student Teaching (8 credits) SPLED 447 Professional Development for the Inclusive Setting (6 credits) Some certification areas require additional pedagogy courses for certification: i.e., MLS 338, ARTH 310, MUS 340, MUS 341, BIO 000, CHEM 000, and PHYS 000. Please consult with your major and Education advisor to ensure you take the necessary coursework.
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