Foreign Language Education / Bachelor of Arts

This program is designed for the candidate who intends to teach foreign language in public and private sector schools in the State of Illinois. At this time it is only offered for those who wish to teach Spanish. Please see the foreign language section of the catalog for Spanish language requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 128

Major Credit Hours: 38

Degree Requirements

Program: BA-FLED-E

I. Professional Education Courses for Foreign Language Licensure

SCED-20000Field Experience 1: Secondary

1

SCED-22700Special Methods of Teaching Foreign Language to Elementary Grades

3

SCED-30000Field Experience 2: Secondary

1

SCED-30400Integrating Educational and Assistive Technology into the Classroom

3

SCED-31200Instructional Strategies and Learning Communities for Adolescents

3

SCED-32200Characteristics and Development of the Adolescent Learner

3

SCED-32800Special Methods of Teaching Foreign Language to Adolescents

3

SCED-33100Methods of Teaching Reading in the Content Areas to Adolescents

3

SCED-39400Pedagogy and Assessment for Effective Instruction

3

SCED-48300Clinical Practice and Seminar: Foreign Language

9

ENLE-31000Foundations of Teaching Bilingual and English Language Learners

3

SPED-35700Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Communities

3

II. Professional Educator License

Foreign Language majors will register for six hours of Special Methods Instruction. See Education Advisor for more information.

III. Recommended Electives

SCED-22500Curriculum and Instruction in the Middle School

3

SCED-31500Communication for Teachers

3

IV. Advanced Writing Requirement

The advanced writing requirement of the General Education curriculum is satisfied by successful completion of:
SCED-48300Clinical Practice and Seminar: Foreign Language

9