Bachelor of Science in Modern Language Education – French or Spanish Language (Grades 6-12)
Program Leader: Dr. Aixa Perez-Prado E-mail: pereza@fiu.edu Phone: 305-348-3504
Brief Description of the Program:
The Bachelor of Science in Modern Language Education provides the professional preparation necessary to teach either French or Spanish to students in grades 6 through 12. State of Florida certification requirements are met through challenging coursework, field experiences, and student teaching.
Admission Requirements:
A minimum lower-division GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale;
Either 60 credit hours of lower division coursework or an AA degree from an accredited institution;
A passing score on all sections of the CLAST exam. Students who are exempt from all sections of the CLAST and are majoring in teacher preparation programs may substitute the General Knowledge Exam (GK) for the CLAST;
Must meet the following lower division requirements:
University Core/General Education;
Foreign language;
EDF 1005: Introduction to Education (3 credits)
EDG 2701: Teaching Diverse Populations (3 credits)
EME 2040: Introduction to Educational Technology (3 credits)
In addition to EDG 2701, students must take 6 additional semester hours with an international or diversity focus. For example, at FIU, these types of courses can be found under the Societies and Identities category of the University Core Curriculum List.
Program Requirements:
Total Credits: 126
Lower division credits: 60
Upper division credits: 66
Students may register for a maximum of 15 credits prior to admission to the program;
FLE 4375 and FLE 4314 must be taken before FLE 4942;
All courses must be taken prior to student teaching.
Course:
Credit Hours:
Subject Matter Specialization:
Phonetics or Contrastive Phonology
3
Introduction to Linguistics or Linguistics in Target Language
3
Civilization/Culture
6
Syntax/Composition
12
Literature in Target Language
6
Professional Education:
EDP 3004
Educational Psychology
3
EDG 3321
General Instructional Decision Making
3
EDF 4634
Cultural and Social Foundations of Education
3
EDP 3218
Classroom Management
3
EDF 3430
Measurement and Evaluation in the Classroom
3
EEX 3071
Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
3
RED 4325
Reading in the Content Areas
3
Special Methods and Student Teaching:
FLE 4314
Methods of Teaching Modern Language in the Elementary Schools
3
FLE 4375
Methods of Teaching Modern Language at the Secondary Level
