Secondary Education/World Languages Education
In the state of Pennsylvania, certification in a world language is a K-12 certificate. World Language certification is offered in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Latin, and Spanish.
Students seeking certification in Secondary Education, World Languages must complete the requirements for both the major in Secondary Education, World Languages AND for the language major as specified by the College of Liberal Arts (CLA); specific requirements for the language can be found in the CLA programs section of this Bulletin.
Studying Abroad
Secondary Education World Language majors are encouraged to study overseas, when possible, in relevant foreign language speaking areas through Temple or external study abroad programs. Temple offers semester and year-long programs at Temple campuses in Rome and Oviedo, Spain, as well as exchange options at the University of Puerto Rico and Universities of Hamburg and Tübingen in Germany. Temple offers various summer language programs in Rome, Germany, Spain, and France. The Latin American Studies Semester program is an immersion experience available at Temple's Main Campus to all Spanish majors during spring semesters. Students interested in study abroad should consult with the office of Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses and College of Education Academic Advising to explore program options and develop a study abroad academic plan in advance.
Summary of Requirements
University Requirements
All students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.
All students (including transfer students) must take a minimum of two writing-intensive (WI) courses at Temple University. Writing intensive course numbers end in 96, 97 and 98.
College Requirements
Students receive a Bachelor of Science in Education degree by meeting the following minimum College requirements:
- Completion of program requirements as detailed on the academic plan.
- Earn a "C-" or above in all required Education Courses.
- Earn a "C-" or above in all required University General Education Courses.
- Students in Secondary Education must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and a 2.0 GPA in their content area courses.
For additional college and certification requirements, refer to the College Requirements page.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 1255 | Inclusive Education for a Diverse Society | 3 |
| EDUC 2103 | Socio-cultural Foundations of Education in the United States 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 2109 | Adolescent Development for Educators 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 2296 | Effective Teaching: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| SPED 2231 | Introduction to Inclusive Education 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 2255 | Effective Use of Instructional Technology in Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC 2306 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| ENES 3338 | Foundations of Language Teaching: Teaching English Language Learners in Grades 4 to 12 | 3 |
| SECE 3796 | Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines, 7-12 | 3 |
| EDUC 4111 | Classroom and Conflict Management in Grades 4 through 12 | 3 |
| SECE 4801 | Senior Seminar and Performance Assessment in Secondary Education | 3 |
| SECE 4688 | Student Teaching in Secondary Education | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours | 42 | |
| 1 | Course required for candidacy. |
Program Requirements for Secondary Education /World Languages Education
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FLED 5429 | Curriculum and Methods in Foreign Languages | 3 |
| FLED 5431 | Innovations in Foreign Language Education | 3 |
| EDUC 4389 | Field Experience | 1 |
| EDUC 4389 | Field Experience | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 8 | |
Academic Content Area - World Languages
Language courses should be chosen in accordance with major requirements outlined by the relevant department in the College of Liberal Arts.
Total Semester Hours for Certification in One Foreign Language: 122-124
Optional Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL): It is recommended that certification in English as a Second Language (ESL or ESOL) or in an additional foreign language be pursued in order to enhance career opportunities. Courses may be taken during summer sessions to avoid heavy course loads during the academic year. Total Semester Hours for Certification in One Foreign Language and ESL: 131-133
Suggested Academic Plan
B.S.ED. in Secondary Education / World Languages Education
Requirements for New Students starting in the 2018-2019 Academic Year
(Certain courses require that a student secure clearances as per the College of Education policy; students should check the current list of courses that require clearances on the College of Education web site.)
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW]1 | 4 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course [GQ]1 | 4 | |
| World Language Course2 | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| EDUC 2103 | Socio-cultural Foundations of Education in the United States1 | 3 |
| World Language Course2 | 3 | |
| Select one of the following:1 | 4 | |
| Algebra and Algebraic Thinking for Educators | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY]1 | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3-4 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| SPED 2231 | Introduction to Inclusive Education1,3 | 3 |
| World Language Course2 | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| EDUC 1255 | Inclusive Education for a Diverse Society | 3 |
| EDUC 2109 | Adolescent Development for Educators1,3 | 3 |
| EDUC 2296 | Effective Teaching: Theory and Practice [WI] | 3 |
| World Language Course2 | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| ENES 3338 | Foundations of Language Teaching: Teaching English Language Learners in Grades 4 to 123 | 3 |
| World Language Course2 | 3 | |
| World Language Course2 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDUC 2255 | Effective Use of Instructional Technology in Classrooms4 | 3 |
| FLED 5429 | Curriculum and Methods in Foreign Languages | 3 |
| EDUC 4389 | Field Experience4 | 1 |
| World Language Course2 | 3 | |
| World Language Course2 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| SECE 3796 | Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines, 7-12 [WI]4 | 3 |
| EDUC 4111 | Classroom and Conflict Management in Grades 4 through 12 | 3 |
| FLED 5431 | Innovations in Foreign Language Education | 3 |
| EDUC 4389 | Field Experience4 | 1 |
| World Language Course2 | 3 | |
| World Language Course2 | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| SECE 4688 | Student Teaching in Secondary Education4 | 9 |
| SECE 4801 | Senior Seminar and Performance Assessment in Secondary Education4 | 3 |
| EDUC 2306 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 122 | |
| 1 | Course must be successfully completed to be eligible for Candidacy approval. |
| 2 | World Language course should be chosen in accordance with selected language (second major) requirements as stipulated in this Bulletin. |
| 3 | These 3 courses constitute the waiver for the GenEd Human Behavior category if the courses are completed with a C- or better. |
| 4 | Indicates courses and experiences enhanced with special education competencies. |