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French Language Teaching

Southern Oregon University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 497 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 397 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Ashland, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The French Language Teaching at Southern Oregon University is a MA programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the French Language Teaching programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 497 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 397 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Oregon, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the French Language Teaching programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Advanced French Conversation
  2. Topics in French Language Pedagogy
  3. Topics in French Literature
  4. Topics in Francophone Literature
  5. Topics in French Culture
  6. Communicative Grammar
  7. Topics in French or Francophone Film
  8. Topics in Theoretical and Applied French Linguistics
  9. Topics in Writing and Translation

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Master’s candidates must be currently teaching French at the middle school, high school, or community college level and must have taught for at least one year prior to applying.  They must submit a resumé, two letters of recommendation that address their teaching and language experience, a statement of their educational philosophy, and a copy of an ACTFL certified oral proficiency interview rating of at least Intermediate High. 

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 497 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 397 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 497 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 397 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Southern Oregon University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.