Foreign Language Education (1-6 Extension; 7-12)

Admission Requirements

1. A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 overall, and 3.0 (4.0 scale) in a major in French or Spanish language, literature, and culture (or a related discipline with a minimum of 36 credit hours in French or Spanish), or a minimum combined quantitative/verbal score of 290 on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). The department may grant conditional admission to the program, if the minimum requirements are not met. Any additional work requirements or waivers of general prerequisites for admission shall be set by the department at the time of acceptance.

2. A current resume.

3. Two letters of reference, attesting to the applicant\xc2\x92s language competence and readiness for this program.

4. Successful completion of a written essay demonstrating skill in English; and of a second essay, showing skill in the target language. In both essays, applicants will describe their professional skills, interests, and goals. The essays are to be written on site as part of the application process.

5. An interview with at least two faculty members of the Modern and Classical Languages Department in the language of the applicant\xc2\x92s specialization. The interview will be conducted in both English and the target language. The department will contact the applicant to make an appointment for this interview, after the complete application package is received.

Admission to All Education Programs

Entry into an educator preparation program at the graduate level requires a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with a collegiate GPA of 3.0. Candidates applying to educator preparation programs must submit a score from the GRE or MAT or a score from a nationally normed graduate level assessment as recommended by your intended program of study. Please consult departmental requirements. Prospective candidates who do not yet demonstrate a 3.0 GPA should consult with advisors in the specific educator preparation program of choice for suggested pathways to achieve successful candidacy. Candidates who have questions about the testing requirement may consult with the faculty in their area of choice.

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All applicants for the fall 2015 semester and beyond will be required to have a minimum collegiate GPA of 3.0 and to submit scores from a national test (GRE or MAT or nationally normed test recommended by the student\xc2\x92s specific program). Applicants who do not yet meet one or more of these minimum criteria should consult with advisors in the specific educator preparation program of choice for suggested pathways to achieve successful candidacy.

Graduate student who do not yet have their GRE, MAT or Praxis II (for Social Studies Education) scores to submit at time of application can submit the scores during the first year of admission. The respective academic department will sign an agreement with such students giving them a semester to submit test scores and to consult with an advisor if additional time is required to obtain success.