Program Overview
The Romance Languages with a Concentration in French Education at University of North Carolina Greensboro is a MEd 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 Romance Languages with a Concentration in French Education 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 18,090 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,641 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Greensboro, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Romance Languages with a Concentration in French Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures offers a graduate program of study with two options:\xa0 the thesis option requires 30 hours of graduate study (24 hours of course work and 6 hours thesis) and a comprehensive examination; the non-thesis option requires 30 hours of course work and a comprehensive examination.\xa0 In both options, at least one half of the work credited toward the degree must be at the 600 level or above.\xa0 In consultation with the Director of Graduate Study, the student may elect to take up to 6 hours of graduate courses in a related field.
- The comprehensive exam is based on a reading list that includes major works of French and Francophone literature, as well as works on French and Francophone culture and civilization.\xa0 Students selecting the thesis option must write a thesis under the guidance of a committee consisting of a chairperson and two other members of the Graduate Faculty.\xa0 An oral examination on the thesis is required.
- The student will also be expected to demonstrate reading knowledge of another romance language, German, or Latin, by (1) completing 204-level (or higher) course work in the language with a grade of B or better, the course having been taken within the last five years; or (2) passing a written translation test to be arranged with the Director of Graduate Study; or (3) obtaining a score of 400 or higher on the Department\x92s Computerized Adaptive Placement Exam.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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).
- It is assumed that candidates for the M.A. will have an undergraduate program of a minimum of 24 hours in French above the 204 level.\xc2\xa0 Candidates who lack comprehensive prior academic training in the discipline may be admitted provisionally (contact the Director of Graduate Studies for French for details).\xc2\xa0 A \xc2\x93B\xc2\x94 average (3.0 GPA on a four-point scale) or higher is normal for admission to our graduate programs.
- Candidates must submit satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).\xc2\xa0 A minimum computer-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 213 on the computerized test (550 on the paper test) or a minimum overall International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 is required unless the applicant is a citizen of a country, or graduate of a university, where English is the official language.\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 18,090 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,641 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 18,090 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,641 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Carolina Greensboro 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.
About University of North Carolina Greensboro
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro, United States
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public research university in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is part of the University of North Carolina system. It is accredited by the...
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