AB/BSEd in Classic Languages (Latin)/TESOL & World Language Education
If you have always wanted to be a world language teacher, this is your opportunity.
The B.S.Ed. program prepares students to teach modern, classical, and less commonly taught languages in PreK-12. There are established plans of study for French, German, Latin, and Spanish education. Additionally, this program can certify students pursuing an Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, or Russian degree.
Students who complete the program earn T-4 (initial) certification to teach in Georgia public schools. The program lasts one academic year (two semesters) and is filled with engaging, hands-on opportunities to apply theory into practice and to learn while doing.
Our students are always amazed at how much they learn in a short period of time as well as how fast time goes when they are in our program.
Highlights
- Ranked 9th in secondary education (2021)
- 100 percent of graduates employed in P-12 or adult education
- You’ll earn initial certification to teach Latin in Georgia public schools (T-4) and can also pursue an endorsement in TESOL while getting a B.S.Ed.
Curriculum
Our faculty conduct research and publish in top peer-reviewed journals in the field of second language acquisition and learning. Our curriculum in TESOL and World Language Education exposes teacher candidates to an array of clinical styles and research methods.
Teacher candidates join our highly regarded program during their final year at UGA. In the Fall, students are prepared for the teaching field through two practicum experiences: one at the elementary level and one at the middle- or high-school level, in which they can apply theory and see it come to life. In the Spring, our students become teachers at their host schools and teach full-time for a large portion of the semester.
How to Apply
Part 1: Apply to the University of Georgia
The UGA Office of Undergraduate Admissions oversees the application process required for the university. Therefore, a student must be accepted to UGA before entering a College of Education program.
Part 2: Apply to the A.B./B.S.Ed. in Classic Languages (Latin)/TESOL & World Language Education
- Documentation of 50 Hours of Pre-professional Experience
- Resume of Experiences related to World Language Education
- A 3-5 page statement of purpose explaining why the candidate wishes to pursue a career in teaching world languages
- Three letters of recommendation from former language professors and/or individuals who have seen the candidate teach or work with children and/or adolescents.
Applications are due by midnight of the 3rd Friday of January.
Deadline to Apply
3rd Friday in January
Academic Advisors
Professor of Classics Undergraduate Coordinator Department of Classics
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