Major Description
Undergraduate degree that includes preparation for state examination and licensure in order to teach French as a language in secondary education (high school). Consists of language and cultural course work in French along with courses in Educational Psychology, Second Language Acquisition, and Foreign Language Teacher Education. Students conduct teaching observations during senior year and also teach during spring semester of senior year.
Courses That Introduce the Major
FR101, FR 102, FR 103 and FR104 are introductory language classes that allow students to develop a passion for French as a language and the French speaking world as a cultural topic for discussion.
Possible Career Opportunities
Majoring in the Teaching of French prepares students for a lovely career in secondary education at public and private schools. It also prepares students for leadership roles inside their departments or schools.
Common Career Skills
- Classroom management
- Conflict resolution
- Computer literacy
- Learning literacy
- Cultural competence
- Collaborative skills and personality
- Future organization
- Verbal communication
Common Career Titles
- Teacher
- Educator
Enhancing Your Academic Experience
- Participating in undergraduate research
- Applying for a study abroad experience
- Utilizing resources of The Career Center
- Joining a Registered Student Organization (RSO) related to this major, such as: