The Master of Education (EdM) in World Language Education provides graduate study for aspiring and practicing world language educators. The EdM is designed as a 12-month, full-time or part-time program that may begin in June or September each year. Students are expected to hold a minimum of Advanced-level proficiency in the language they are aspiring to teach prior to being admitted into this program. Students in this program complete courses in education, language acquisition, and world language pedagogy.

There are four tracks within this master’s degree:

• Aspiring World Language Licensed Educator, Grades PreK–6
• Aspiring World Language Licensed Educator, Grades 5–12
• Aspiring World Language Educator (non-licensure)
• Advancing Professional in World Language Education

 Aspiring World Language Licensed Educator, Grades PreK–6/Grades 5–12 

World language educators who aspire to teach in public schools may pursue the Initial teaching license in one of nine different languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish) at either the preK–grade 6 or grade 5–12 levels. Students have the option of pursuing dual licensure for either the same language at two levels (preK–6 and 5–12) or in two languages, as well as adding the ESL license or pursuing a Graduate Certificate in TESOL. (Licensure reciprocity exists with many states, but students should investigate specifics in the state of anticipated residence.) Licensure-seeking students will engage in a year-long supervised field placement as part of their program. For part-time students who hold the Provisional license, this field placement may occur in their own classroom.

Aspiring World Language Educator (non-licensure)

World language educators who aspire to teach in adult, international, or private school settings may focus on any modern language through this program, and at any level of education (preK–16). Students complete a student-teaching practicum as part of their program to provide structured support to prepare them as classroom teachers. Students may additionally pursue a Graduate Certificate in TESOL.

Advancing Professional in World Language Education  

World language educators who are already licensed or experienced teachers and are seeking to advance their professional knowledge engage in coursework and complete a field experience course in which they are observed in their own classroom, receive structured feedback and coaching on their teaching, and prepare a portfolio demonstrating professional standards of effective world language teaching. Students may additionally pursue a Graduate Certificate in TESOL.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of successful completion of this program, students will achieve the following learning outcomes:

• Effectively build relationships with language learners, working with them to create an environment where they are safe and can flourish, and that can support the identified learning performance objectives.
• Carefully plan standards-based courses, units, and lessons that embed high-yield strategies allowing students to reach identified course, unit, or lesson performance objectives.
• Use high-yield teaching and learning strategies designed to move students toward the attainment of carefully planned course, unit, and lesson performance objectives.
• Use assessment strategies that allow students to demonstrate what they can do with what they know and to receive helpful feedback that advances the attainment of the performance objectives.
• Strategically select resources designed to support course, unit, and lesson performance objectives.
• Identify, involve, and leverage the continuous support of a variety of stakeholders, such as other educational professionals, parents, local and global community, and others in the learning process.
• Identify how their own continued professional preparation contributes to student success and how they can model lifelong learning skills through their own professional growth.

Aspiring World Language Licensed Educator, Grades PreK–6

(PreK–6 licensure in Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish)  

Designed for beginning or early-career world language educators seeking teaching licensure at the preK–6 grade level.

Degree Requirements (44 credits)

Education Coursework (6 cr)

• SED LR 551 Reading Development, Assessment, and Instruction (4 cr)
• SED SE 510 Special Education: Curriculum and Instruction (2 cr)

World Language & Language Acquisition Coursework (30 cr)

• SED LS 565 Applied Linguistics: Language & Linguistics Survey (4 cr)
• SED LS 658 Second Language Acquisition (4 cr)
• SED WL 511 Teaching Methods in World Language Education (4 cr)
• SED WL 512 Curriculum & Assessment in World Language Education (4 cr)
• SED WL 514 Inclusive Principles & Practices in World Language Education (4 cr)
• SED WL 532 Young Learners in World Language Education (2 cr)
• Electives* (8 cr)

*Recommended courses include any SED WL courses, any SED BI/TL/LS course, or CAS XL 5XX, LC 5XX, LF 5XX, LS 5XX, or other with advisor approval. 

Practicum (8 cr)

Students participate in a pre-practicum field experience and a practicum experience supervised by a licensed classroom teacher and Boston University program supervisor. Students take the following:

• SED WL 503 Pre-Practicum in World Language Education (2 cr)
• SED WL 504 Student Teaching Seminar in World Languages (2 cr)
• One of the following, depending on the licensure language being pursued:
  • SED WL 541 Practicum in Arabic as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 542 Practicum in Chinese as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 543 Practicum in French as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 544 Practicum in German as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 545 Practicum in Italian as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 546 Practicum in Japanese as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 547 Practicum in Portuguese as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 548 Practicum in Spanish as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 549 Practicum in Russian as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)  

Aspiring World Language Licensed Educator, Grades 5–12

(5–12 licensure in Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish)  

Designed for beginning or early-career world language educators seeking teaching licensure at the 5–12 grade level.

Degree Requirements (42 credits)

Education Coursework (6 cr)

• SED CT 534 A Practical Approach to Classroom Management (2 cr)
• SED DS 502 Introduction to Adolescent Development (2 cr)
• SED SE 510 Special Education: Curriculum and Instruction (2 cr)

World Language & Language Acquisition Coursework (28 cr)

• SED LS 565 Applied Linguistics: Language & Linguistics Survey (4 cr)
• SED LS 658 Second Language Acquisition (4 cr)
• SED WL 511 Teaching Methods in World Language Education (4 cr)
• SED WL 512 Curriculum & Assessment in World Language Education (4 cr)
• SED WL 514 Inclusive Principles & Practices in World Language Education (4 cr)
• Electives* (8 cr)

*Recommended courses include any SED WL courses, any SED BI/TL/LS course, or CAS XL 5XX, LC 5XX, LF 5XX, LS 5XX, or other with advisor approval. 

Practicum (8 cr)

Students participate in a pre-practicum field experience and a student-teaching practicum experience supervised by a licensed classroom teacher and Boston University program supervisor. Students take the following:

• SED WL 503 Pre-Practicum in World Language Education (2 cr)
• SED WL 504 Student Teaching Seminar in World Languages (2 cr)
• One of the following, depending on the licensure language being pursued:
  • SED WL 551 Practicum in Arabic as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 552 Practicum in Chinese as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 553 Practicum in French as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 554 Practicum in German as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 555 Practicum in Italian as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 556 Practicum in Japanese as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 557 Practicum in Portuguese as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 558 Practicum in Spanish as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 559 Practicum in Russian as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)

Dual License Add-On

Students who are being endorsed for the Initial license at one level or in one language (or who already hold the Initial license in one language) may pursue dual licensure in a second world language or at an additional licensure level.

Additional Language 

For students who are seeking or hold licensure at either the preK–6 or the 5–12 level and wish to add licensure in an additional language:

• One of the following, depending on language and level sought:
  • SED WL 541 Practicum in Arabic as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 551 Practicum in Arabic as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 542 Practicum in Chinese as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 552 Practicum in Chinese as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 543 Practicum in French as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 553 Practicum in French as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 544 Practicum in German as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 554 Practicum in German as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 545 Practicum in Italian as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 555 Practicum in Italian as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 546 Practicum in Japanese as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 556 Practicum in Japanese as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 547 Practicum in Portuguese as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 557 Practicum in Portuguese as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 548 Practicum in Spanish as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 558 Practicum in Spanish as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 549 Practicum in Russian as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 559 Practicum in Russian as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)

Additional Level

For students who are being endorsed for or hold licensure at the preK–6 level and wish to add the 5–12 license:

• One of the following, depending on the licensure language being pursued:
  • SED WL 551 Practicum in Arabic as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 552 Practicum in Chinese as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 553 Practicum in French as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 554 Practicum in German as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 555 Practicum in Italian as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 556 Practicum in Japanese as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 557 Practicum in Portuguese as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 558 Practicum in Spanish as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 559 Practicum in Russian as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)

For students who are being endorsed for or hold licensure at the 5–12 level and wish to add the preK–6 license:

• SED WL 532 Young Learners in World Language Education (2 cr)
• One of the following, depending on the licensure language being pursued:
  • SED WL 541 Practicum in Arabic as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 542 Practicum in Chinese as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 543 Practicum in French as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 544 Practicum in German as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 545 Practicum in Italian as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 546 Practicum in Japanese as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 547 Practicum in Portuguese as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 548 Practicum in Spanish as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 549 Practicum in Russian as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)

Aspiring World Language Educator (non-licensure)

Designed for beginning or early career world language educators seeking teaching positions in private schools, international contexts, or working with adult populations. Open to aspiring teachers of any modern language.

Degree Requirements (36 credits)

Core Coursework (16 cr)

• SED LS 658 Second Language Acquisition (4 cr)
• SED WL 511 Teaching Methods in World Language Education (4 cr)
• SED WL 512 Curriculum & Assessment in World Language Education (4 cr)
• SED WL 514 Inclusive Principles & Practices in World Language Education (4 cr)

Electives (14 cr)

Electives are chosen in consultation with the faculty advisor.

Fieldwork (6 cr)

• SED WL 504 Student Teaching Seminar in World Languages (2 cr)
• SED WL 586 Practicum in World Language Education (4 cr)

Advancing Professional in World Language Education

Designed for mid-career world language educators seeking to advance their understandings, work toward the professional teaching license, or aspire toward world language leadership positions. 

Degree Requirements (36 credits)

Core Coursework (16 cr)

• SED RS 600 Introduction to Research (or other RS course) (4 cr) 
• SED LS 658 Second Language Acquisition (4 cr)
• SED WL 511 Teaching Methods in World Language Education (4 cr)
• SED WL 512 Curriculum & Assessment in World Language Education (4 cr)

*Students who have recently taken Second Language Acquisition or Methods may petition to replace it with another elective, in consultation with their faculty advisor.

Electives (14 cr)

Electives are chosen in consultation with the faculty advisor.

Fieldwork (6 cr)

• SED WL 686 Field Experience in World Language Education (4 cr)
• SED WL 604 Field Experience Seminar in World Languages (2 cr)

Add-On License in Teaching English Language Learners (ESL) 

The TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages) Program offers a five-course, 18-credit add-on license pathway for licensure-seeking graduate students pursuing initial certification in another content area. Through this pathway, licensure-seeking students also meet requirements for an initial license in English as a Second Language (ESL) (PreK–6 or 5–12) in Massachusetts.

In this course of study, students are introduced to the key factors affecting second-language acquisition, learn techniques for fostering language development through rich academic content, and practice strategies relevant to teaching English as a second language. In addition, they learn how to support students’ literacy skills in their home languages, and how to integrate best practices of culturally sustaining teaching into their classrooms. As part of the program, licensure-seeking students complete an ESL practicum.

This pathway consists of the following courses:

• SED BI 504 Seminar: The Student-Teaching Experience—Bilingual (ESL) Language (2 cr)
• SED BI 515 Methods in Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) (4 cr) OR SED TL 508 Methods in Teaching English as a Second Language (4 cr)
• SED BI 535 Literacy Development for Bilingual Students: Instruction and Assessment (4 cr)
• SED LS 658 Second Language Acquisition (4 cr)
• SED TL 571 Student-Teaching Practicum: ESL, PreK–6 (4 cr) OR SED TL 573 Student-Teaching Practicum: ESL, 5–12 (4 cr)

Add-On Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Enrolled students may apply to add a Graduate Certificate in TESOL. In addition to completing the requirements above, students must complete two additional courses required for the certificate:

• SED LS 567 Structure of English (4 cr)
• SED TL 509 Foundations of TESOL Pedagogy (4 cr)

The Master of Education (EdM) in World Language Education provides graduate study for aspiring and practicing world language educators. The EdM is designed as a 12-month, full-time or part-time program that may begin in June or September each year. Students are expected to hold a minimum of Advanced level proficiency in the language they are aspiring to teach prior to being admitted into this program. Students in this program complete courses in education, language acquisition, and world language pedagogy.

There are four tracks within this master’s degree:

• Aspiring World Language Licensed Educator, Grades PreK–6
• Aspiring World Language Licensed Educator, Grades 5–12
• Aspiring World Language Educator (non-licensure)
• Advancing Professional in World Language Education

Aspiring World Language Licensed Educator, Grades PreK–6/Grades 5–12   

World language educators who aspire to teach in public schools may pursue the Initial teaching license in one of nine different languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish) and at either the preK–grade 6 or grade 5–12 levels. Students have the option of pursuing dual licensure for either the same language at two levels (preK–6 and 5–12) or in two languages. (Licensure reciprocity exists with many states, but students should investigate specifics in the state of anticipated residence.) Licensure-seeking students will engage in a yearlong supervised field placement as part of their program. For part-time students who hold the Provisional license, this field placement may occur in their own classroom.  

Aspiring World Language Educator (non-licensure)  

World language educators who aspire to teach in adult, international, or private school settings may focus on any modern language through this program, and at any level of education (preK–16). Students complete a student-teaching practicum as part of their program to provide structured support to prepare them as classroom teachers.

Advancing Professional in World Language Education    

World language educators who are already licensed or experienced teachers and are seeking to advance their professional knowledge engage in coursework and complete a field experience course in which they are observed in their own classroom, receive structured feedback and coaching on their teaching, and prepare a portfolio demonstrating professional standards of effective world language teaching.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of successful completion of this program, students will achieve the following learning outcomes:

• Effectively build relationships with language learners, working with them to create an environment where they are safe and can flourish, and that can support the identified learning performance objectives.
• Carefully plan standards-based courses, units, and lessons that embed high-yield strategies allowing students to reach identified course, unit, or lesson performance objectives.
• Use high-yield teaching and learning strategies designed to move students toward the attainment of carefully planned course, unit, and lesson performance objectives.
• Use assessment strategies that allow students to demonstrate what they can do with what they know and to receive helpful feedback that advances the attainment of the performance objectives.
• Strategically select resources designed to support course, unit, and lesson performance objectives.
• Identify, involve, and leverage the continuous support of a variety of stakeholders, such as other educational professionals, parents, local and global community, and others in the learning process.
• Identify how their own continued professional preparation contributes to student success and how they can model lifelong learning skills through their own professional growth.

Aspiring World Language Licensed Educator, Grades PreK–6   

(PreK–6 licensure in Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish)

Designed for beginning or early-career world language educators seeking teaching licensure at the preK–6 grade level. 

Degree Requirements (44 credits)

Education Coursework (6 cr)

• SED LR 551 Reading Development, Assessment, and Instruction (4 cr)
• SED SE 510 Special Education: Curriculum and Instruction (2 cr)

World Language & Language Acquisition Coursework (30 cr)

• SED LS 565 Applied Linguistics: Language & Linguistics Survey (4 cr) or SED LS 560 Introduction to Language and Language Acquisition (4 cr)
• SED LS 658 Second Language Acquisition (4 cr)
• SED WL 511 Teaching Methods in World Language Education (4 cr)
• SED WL 512 Curriculum & Assessment in World Language Education (4 cr)
• SED WL 514 Inclusive Principles & Practices in World Language Education (4 cr)
• SED WL 532 Young Learners in World Language Education (2 cr)
• Electives* (8 cr)

*Recommended courses include any SED WL courses, any SED BI/TL/LS course, or CAS XL 5XX, LC 5XX, LF 5XX, LS 5XX, or other with advisor approval.   

Practicum (8 cr)

Students participate in a pre-practicum field experience and a practicum experience supervised by a licensed classroom teacher and Boston University program supervisor. Students take the following:  

• SED WL 503 Pre-Practicum in World Language Education (2 cr)
• SED WL 504 Student Teaching Seminar in World Languages (2 cr)
• One of the following, depending on the licensure language being pursued:
  • SED WL 541 Practicum in Arabic as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 542 Practicum in Chinese as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 543 Practicum in French as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 544 Practicum in German as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 545 Practicum in Italian as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 546 Practicum in Japanese as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 547 Practicum in Portuguese as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 548 Practicum in Spanish as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 549 Practicum in Russian as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr) 

Aspiring World Language Licensed Educator, Grades 5–12   

(5–12 licensure in Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish)   

Designed for beginning or early-career world language educators seeking teaching licensure at the 5–12 grade level.  

Degree Requirements (42 credits)

Education Coursework (6 cr)

• SED CT 534 A Practical Approach to Classroom Management (2 cr)
• SED DS 502 Introduction to Adolescent Development (2 cr)
• SED SE 510 Special Education: Curriculum and Instruction (2 cr)

World Language & Language Acquisition Coursework (28 cr)

• SED LS 565 Applied Linguistics: Language & Linguistics Survey (4 cr) or SED LS 560 Introduction to Language and Language Acquisition (4 cr) 
• SED LS 658 Second Language Acquisition (4 cr)
• SED WL 511 Teaching Methods in World Language Education (4 cr)
• SED WL 512 Curriculum & Assessment in World Language Education (4 cr)
• SED WL 514 Inclusive Principles & Practices in World Language Education (4 cr)
• Electives* (8 cr)

*Recommended courses include any SED WL courses, any SED BI/TL/LS course, or CAS XL 5XX, LC 5XX, LF 5XX, LS 5XX, or other with advisor approval.   

Practicum (8 cr)

Students participate in a pre-practicum field experience and a student-teaching practicum experience supervised by a licensed classroom teacher and Boston University program supervisor. Students take the following:  

• SED WL 503 Pre-Practicum in World Language Education (2 cr)
• SED WL 504 Student Teaching Seminar in World Languages (2 cr)
• One of the following, depending on the licensure language being pursued:
  • SED WL 551 Practicum in Arabic as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 552 Practicum in Chinese as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 553 Practicum in French as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 554 Practicum in German as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 555 Practicum in Italian as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 556 Practicum in Japanese as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 557 Practicum in Portuguese as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 558 Practicum in Spanish as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 559 Practicum in Russian as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)

Dual License Add-On

Students who are being endorsed for the Initial license at one level or in one language (or who already hold the Initial license in one language) may pursue dual licensure in a second world language or at an additional licensure level.   

Additional Language   

For students who are seeking or hold licensure at either the preK–6 or the 5–12 level and wish to add licensure in an additional language:  

• One of the following, depending on language and level sought:
  • SED WL 541 Practicum in Arabic as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 551 Practicum in Arabic as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 542 Practicum in Chinese as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 552 Practicum in Chinese as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 543 Practicum in French as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 553 Practicum in French as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 544 Practicum in German as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 554 Practicum in German as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 545 Practicum in Italian as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 555 Practicum in Italian as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 546 Practicum in Japanese as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 556 Practicum in Japanese as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 547 Practicum in Portuguese as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 557 Practicum in Portuguese as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 548 Practicum in Spanish as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 558 Practicum in Spanish as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 549 Practicum in Russian as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 559 Practicum in Russian as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)

Additional Level  

For students who are being endorsed for or hold licensure at the preK–6 level and wish to add the 5–12 license:

• One of the following, depending on the licensure language being pursued:
  • SED WL 551 Practicum in Arabic as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 552 Practicum in Chinese as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 553 Practicum in French as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 554 Practicum in German as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 555 Practicum in Italian as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 556 Practicum in Japanese as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 557 Practicum in Portuguese as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 558 Practicum in Spanish as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 559 Practicum in Russian as a World Language, 5–12 (4 cr)

For students who are being endorsed for or hold licensure at the 5–12 level and wish to add the preK–6 license:

• SED WL 532 Young Learners in World Language Education (2 cr)
• One of the following, depending on the licensure language being pursued:
  • SED WL 541 Practicum in Arabic as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 542 Practicum in Chinese as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 543 Practicum in French as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 544 Practicum in German as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 545 Practicum in Italian as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 546 Practicum in Japanese as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 547 Practicum in Portuguese as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 548 Practicum in Spanish as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)
  • SED WL 549 Practicum in Russian as a World Language, PreK–6 (4 cr)

Aspiring World Language Educator (non-licensure)  

Designed for beginning or early-career world language educators seeking teaching positions in private schools, international contexts, or working with adult populations. Open to aspiring teachers of any modern language.  

Degree Requirements (36 credits)

Core Coursework (16 cr)  

• SED LS 658 Second Language Acquisition (4 cr)
• SED WL 511 Teaching Methods in World Language Education (4 cr)
• SED WL 512 Curriculum & Assessment in World Language Education (4 cr)
• SED WL 514 Inclusive Principles & Practices in World Language Education (4 cr)

Electives (14 cr)

Electives are chosen in consultation with the faculty advisor.  

Fieldwork (6 cr)  

• SED WL 504 Student Teaching Seminar in World Languages (2 cr)
• SED WL 586 Practicum in World Language Education (4 cr)

Advancing Professional in World Language Education    

Designed for mid-career world language educators seeking to advance their understandings, work toward the professional teaching license, or aspire toward world language leadership positions.   

Degree Requirements (36 credits)  

Core Coursework (16 cr)  

• SED LS 658 Second Language Acquisition (4 cr)
• SED RS 600 Introduction to Research (or other RS course) (4 cr)
• SED WL 511 Teaching Methods in World Language Education (4 cr)
• SED WL 512 Curriculum & Assessment in World Language Education (4 cr)

*Students who have recently taken Second Language Acquisition or Methods may petition to replace it with another elective, in consultation with their faculty advisor.  

Electives (14 cr)

Electives are chosen in consultation with the faculty advisor.  

Fieldwork (6 cr)  

• SED WL 604 Field Experience Seminar in World Languages (2 cr)
• SED WL 686 Field Experience in World Language Education (4 cr)