Foreign Language Instruction / Master of Arts
To obtain a Master of Arts degree in Foreign Language Instruction, candidates must complete a 42-hour program. The coursework is designed to provide pre-service teacher candidates with the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to be successful classroom teachers. In addition to the required coursework for licensure, in order to earn a Master of Arts degree in Foreign Language Instruction, candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive exam administered through the department.
For content coursework for Spanish Foreign Language Instruction, see undergraduate catalog.
Degree/Licensure Requirements
Degree/Licensure Courses (42)
| 53-500 | Field Experience I | 1 |
| 53-501 | Field Experience II | 1 |
| 53-507 | Educational Media Design for Effective Learning | 1 |
| 53-508 | Emerging Technologies for Education | 1 |
| 53-512 | Instructional Strategies and Learning Communities for Adolescents | 3 |
| 53-513 | Pedagogy and Assessment for Effective Instruction | 3 |
| 53-522 | Characteristics and Development of the Adolescent Learner | 3 |
| 53-523 | Methods of Teaching Reading in the Content Areas to Adolescents | 3 |
| 53-525 | Curriculum and Instruction in the Middle School | 3 |
| 53-527 | Special Methods of Teaching Elementary Grades Foreign Language: Spanish | 3 |
| 53-528 | Special Methods of Teaching Foreign Language to Adolescents: Spanish | 3 |
| 53-551 | Clinical Practice & Seminar: Foreign Language | 6 |
| 51-510 | Foundations of Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations | 3 |
| 52-575 | Practical Research for Learning Communities | 3 |
| 54-506 | Assistive Technology in Education | 1 |
| 54-557 | Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Communities | 3 |
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| One hour education elective | 1 |
Comprehensive Examination Required
Total Credit Hours: 42