If you are interested in teaching languages at all levels of instruction, Ƶ provides the highest level of teacher preparation and a wide range of field experiences.
Along with coursework, you will engage with local language communities through multiple field placements in K-12 and community-based settings. You will also be encouraged to study abroad for a semester to enhance your linguistic and intercultural preparation. Upon successful completion of this program, you will be eligible for full certification to teach world languages in French, Portuguese and/or Spanish in all grades (pre-K-12) in Rhode Island.
We also offer other world language programs. Find out more about our World Languages CUS programs and our World Languages MAT Program.
Ƶ is an exclusive member of the Common Application.
Admission to any undergraduate teacher certification program requires:
Here we provide information on course requirements, course descriptions and an Academic Rhode Map for each program, a semester-by-semester plan to help you toward graduation in four years.
Academic Rhode Map for Concentration in French B.A.
Declaring a minor allows you to explore other areas of interest and make interdisciplinary connections. Minor areas at Ƶ complement and reinforce all major areas of study. By declaring a minor, you can set yourself apart as a candidate for job, internship and volunteer opportunities.
“This is a life-changing experience for our students,” says Ƶ Fulbright program advisor, Prof. Vince Bohlinger.
Award-winning graduates leave behind a lasting legacy on the World Languages Education Program at Ƶ.