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B.S. with a French/Spanish Major (Education)

Notes for Bachelor of Science Degrees:

  1. The Pennsylvania Department of Education has made some recent changes in teacher certification requirements. Please refer to the section “The College of Education” in this Undergraduate Catalog for specific requirements for admission into teacher education programs. ALL teacher education students should be in frequent consultation with both of their academic advisers - PSED and language - to make sure they are meeting the appropriate program and certification requirements. These will vary depending on a variety of circumstances.
  2. All students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in French or Spanish must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the major. No grade less than “C” will be accepted for the major. See PSED for additional GPA requirements.
  3. Students must complete an English-literature course (in addition to ENGL 103) and TWO Math courses. See the English, Math and PSED departments for additional information, as certain courses will not count in fulfillment of these requirements.
  4. Certification encompasses kindergarten through grade 12.
  5. All students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in French or Spanish must complete a minimum of 12 credits at ESU in their target language at a level higher than Language 215 (Language IV). Of these 12 credits, a minimum of three (3) credits must be at the 400 level.
  6. Students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree or certification in French or Spanish must pass through a series of eight assessments that are mandates as part of the department’s NCATE accreditation status (National Recognition). These include: (1) the Praxis II World Languages exam (French or Spanish); (2) a Target-Language Linguistics Exam; (3) a Unit Plan; (4) two observations during Student Teaching; (5) the Student Teaching Practicum; (6) the ACTFL telephonic Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI); (7) the Capstone Exam in Civilization of the French- or Spanish-speaking world; and (8) an Essay of Reflections on Study Abroad. See the department for further details.
  7. Students must take the OPI before entering student teaching, passing at the Advanced Low level or higher. Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree in French or Spanish will also be required to demonstrate appropriate language proficiency through an exit interview conducted by faculty members within the appropriate language component.
  8. The department very strongly encourages students majoring in a language to participate in study abroad. Appropriate credit will be awarded for courses taken through programs approved by the department.
  9. Additional information can be found below (see ‘General Notes’ section) and in the Department of Modern Languages.

Students Returning for Certification Only:

    A. Requirements for Students with a Previous Degree in a Field other than Language of Certification

    These students must follow all requirements as set forth for the Bachelor of Science candidates, the equivalent of an undergraduate B.S. major in French or Spanish. Appropriate course work equivalencies will be credited upon review of transcripts. Native-speakers must take all course work at the 300-400 levels.

    B. Requirements for Students with a Previous Degree in Language of Certification

    These students will be handled on a case-by-case basis. An oral interview and written assignment in the target language will be administered by members of the faculty from the language area. Following this initial interview, the faculty of the language area, in consultation with the chair, will decide upon the number of additional credits (if any) required of the candidate.

    Program Features: French Major

    31 semester hours

    Required courses:

    MLFR 235Listening/Speaking French

    3 credits
    MLFR 315French Grammar and Composition

    3 credits
    MLFR 336French Oral Practice

    3 credits
    MLFR 343French Civilization I

    3 credits
    MLNG 361Introduction to Linguistics

    3 credits
    MLNG 499Student Teaching Internship

    1 credits

    15 additional credits in MLFR

    any course except:

    MLFR 116GE: French I

    3 credits
    MLFR 117GE: French II

    3 credits
    MLFR 120GE: French Masterpieces in Translation

    3 credits
    MLFR 141GE: French Influence on European Culture

    3 credits
    MLFR 231GE: French For Traveler

    3 credits

    three of which must be met with a 400-level literature course.

    Required professional education courses:

    PSED 150Introduction to Teaching All Students

    6 credits
    PSED 250The Psychology of Learners In Diverse Communities

    3 credits
    PSED 416Teach Foreign Language

    3 credits
    PSED 420Seminar in Secondary Education I: Instructional Structures and Strategies

    3 credits
    PSED 421Seminar in Secondary Education II: Teaching Secondary Students In Diverse, Inclusive Classroom

    3 credits
    PSED 430Stdt Tch: Mid Sch/Jr Hi

    6 credits
    PSED 431Studnt Tch-Senior High

    6 credits
    REED 350Teaching Reading to Communities of Diverse Learners

    3 credits
    SPED 350Assessment of Student Learning and Behavior in Diverse Communities

    3 credits

    Required tests:

    See section “Notes” for details on departmental assessments, GPA requirements, PSED, etc.

    Additional requirements:

    Program Features: Spanish Major

    31 semester hours

    Required courses:

    MLSP 310A Critical Approach to Spanish Literature

    3 credits
     
    MLSP 315Spanish Grammar and Composition

    3 credits
    Or
    MLSP 416Spanish Language for Native Speakers

    3 credits
     
    MLSP 336Spanish Oral Practice

    3 credits
    MLNG 361Introduction to Linguistics

    3 credits
    MLNG 499Student Teaching Internship

    1 credits

    18 additional MLSP credits

    any course except:

    MLSP 116GE: Spanish I

    3 credits
    MLSP 117GE: Spanish II

    3 credits
    MLSP 120Spanish Masterpieces in Translation

    3 credits
    MLSP 231Spanish For Travelers

    3 credits

    three of which must be met with a 400 level literature course.

    Required professional education courses:

    PSED 150Introduction to Teaching All Students

    6 credits
    PSED 250The Psychology of Learners In Diverse Communities

    3 credits
    PSED 416Teach Foreign Language

    3 credits
    PSED 420Seminar in Secondary Education I: Instructional Structures and Strategies

    3 credits
    PSED 421Seminar in Secondary Education II: Teaching Secondary Students In Diverse, Inclusive Classroom

    3 credits
    PSED 430Stdt Tch: Mid Sch/Jr Hi

    6 credits
    PSED 431Studnt Tch-Senior High

    6 credits
    REED 350Teaching Reading to Communities of Diverse Learners

    3 credits
    SPED 350Assessment of Student Learning and Behavior in Diverse Communities

    3 credits

    Required tests:

    See section “Notes” for details on departmental assessments, GPA requirements, PSED, etc.

    Additional requirements:

    Program Curriculum Plan

    Bachelor of Science in French or Spanish

    (Subject to change by university without notice)

    Freshman Year

    Fall

    Language 214

    3 credits
    ENGL 103English Composition

    3 credits
    General Education Elective - Humanities

    3 credits
    General Education Elective - Social Science #1

    3 credits
    General Education Elective - Science #1
    Total Credit Hours:15

    Spring

    Language 315

    3 credits
     
    Language 336

    3 credits
    Or
    Language 416
     
    SPED 350Assessment of Student Learning and Behavior in Diverse Communities

    3 credits
    General Education Elective - Science #4 Math

    3 credits
    General Education Elective - Social Science #3

    3 credits
    Fitness Elective

    1 credit
    Total Credit Hours:16

    Sophomore Year

    Fall

    Language 235/200 level

    3 credits
    PSED 250The Psychology of Learners In Diverse Communities

    3 credits
    General Education Elective - Humanities

    3 credits
    General Education Elective - Social Science #2

    3 credits
    General Education Elective - Science #3 Math

    3 credits
    Fitness Elective

    1 credit
    Total Credit Hours:16

    Spring

    Language 315

    3 credits
     
    Language 336

    3 credits
    Or
    Language 416
     
    General Education Elective - Science #4 Math

    3 credits
    General Education Elective - Social Science #3

    3 credits
    SPED 350Assessment of Student Learning and Behavior in Diverse Communities

    3 credits
    Total Credit Hours:16

    Junior Year

    Fall

    Language 310(Spanish)/300-400 (French)

    3 credits
    REED 350Teaching Reading to Communities of Diverse Learners

    3 credits
    General Education Elective - Social Science #4

    3 credits
    MLNG 361Introduction to Linguistics

    3 credits
    General Education Elective - Humanities

    3 credits
    Total Credit Hours:15

    Spring

    Language 300/400 Level

    3 credits
    Language 300/400 Level

    3 credits
    PSED 420Seminar in Secondary Education I: Instructional Structures and Strategies

    3 credits
    General Education Elective - Humanities

    3 credits
    General Education Elective - Science #5

    3 credits
    Total Credit Hours:15

    Senior Year

    Fall

    Language 400-level Literature

    3 credits
    General Education Elective - Social Science #5

    3 credits
    PSED 416Teach Foreign Language

    3 credits
    PSED 421Seminar in Secondary Education II: Teaching Secondary Students In Diverse, Inclusive Classroom

    3 credits
    Language 343(French)/Elective

    3 credits
    Total Credit Hours:14

    Spring

    PSED 430Stdt Tch: Mid Sch/Jr Hi

    6 credits
    PSED 431Studnt Tch-Senior High

    6 credits
    MLNG 499Student Teaching Internship

    1 credits
    Total Credit Hours:13

    NOTE: Students must schedule the PAPA exam before spring break of the sophomore year in order to be screened into the Secondary Education program. Other regulations also apply.

    Total Credit Hours: 120

    For more information, contact the department by calling 570-422-3407, or contact the Professional and Secondary Education Department (PSED).