Spanish: 30 credit hours

French: 30 credit hours

Thirty credit hours of FRE courses at the 300 level or above. At least 15 credit hours must be from the following group of FRE courses, focusing on literature and culture:
Note: At least six credit hours must be at the 400 level or above.

• FRE 307 - French Through the Media (3 cr. hr.)
• FRE 310 - Pratique de la Lecture (3 cr. hr.)
• FRE 311 - Francophone Literatures (3 cr. hr.)
• FRE 315 - Introduction to French Literature I (3 cr. hr.)
• FRE 316 - Introduction to French Literature II (3 cr. hr.)
• FRE 318 - French Civilization (3 cr. hr.)
• FRE 319 - Francophone Civilization (3 cr. hr.)
• FRE 413 - French Literature of the Seventeenth Century (3 cr. hr.)
• FRE 415 - French Literature of the Eighteenth Century (3 cr. hr.)
• FRE 417 - Literature of the Nineteenth Century (3 cr. hr.)
• FRE 419 - Literature of the Twentieth Century (3 cr. hr.)
• FRE 423 - Themes in Literature (3 cr. hr.)
• FRE 515 - Seminar in Literature (3 cr. hr.)

Required Linguistics Course: 3 credit hours

Required for both French and Spanish majors; taken only once for dual certification.

• ICC 353 - Linguistics for Language Teachers (3 cr. hr.)

Professional Education Courses: 36-37 credit hours

Eligibility for Student Teaching

• A 2.5 grade point average overall
• A 2.5 grade point average in required professional education course work
• A 2.7 grade point average in course work in both majors, French and Spanish
• 24 credit hours in the majors
• A score of Advanced Low or better on the Oral Proficiency Interview
• A grade of B or better in AED 437 and 438 Methods block

Grade point averages are figured with all major and/or professional courses taken to date, even if not required prior to student teaching.

Required Workshops

Complete the following workshops prior to student teaching:

• Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (CARR)
• Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
• Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE)

Additional Certification Option

Students who wish to independently pursue additional certification in areas such as TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), other languages, or FLES (Foreign Language for the Elementary School) should discuss these options with their advisors. Students should consult New York state certification requirements and meet with their program coordinator for more information.

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 126

Example of the B.A. in Adolescence Education: French and Spanish over four years

The following sample course of study includes two study abroad components, one in each major. While not mandatory, these experiences are strongly recommended in order for preservice teacher candidates to be able to meet the NCATE/ACTFL Advanced Low level for language proficiency.