World Language Education, BSED

Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following:

   English Composition and Oral Communication
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   Quantitative Literacy
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Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following:

   Humanities and the Arts
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   _____________________________    ________    

   Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required
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   _____________________________    ________                                                                                      

   Social and Behavioral Sciences
   _____________________________    ________ 
   _____________________________    ________                                                                        

Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories:

   _____________________________    ________ 
   _____________________________    ________ 
   _____________________________    ________ 
   _____________________________    ________                                                                                    

University Requirements

Designated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements:

Cultural Diversity in the US    ____________
International Perspective       ____________

Composition Requirement:
WRIT 1120                             

Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36                      

(3 Credits)

(52 Credits)

(courses taken concurrently)

(courses taken concurrently)

• Retention and Student Teaching Internship Requirements are listed.
• Degree Audit Report (DAR) is available on MyBGSU. This is an unofficial record of a student’s progress.

@ Grade of C or better required

(33 Credits)*

(33 Credits)*

Students must meet outside of class to continue language acquisition and must use some original texts in Latin.

(33 Credits)*

(may be repeated if topics change)

(32 Credits)*

(32 Credits)*

(33 Credits)*

(32 Credits)*

(32 Credits)*

*All courses must be beyond the 2020 level (except for those students specializing in Chinese or Japanese).

Required linguistics course may be taken at 3000- or 4000- level.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENT: All World Language Education majors must study abroad one full academic year (or acceptable equivalent), except for students specializing in Latin. Latin education majors must study abroad for at least one semester (this may occur in the summer). Study abroad is a methods admission requirement.

♦ World Language Education students must get approval from language and education advisors for electives.

1. Application for the Methods Block and Student Teaching is made at a sign up meeting held the Fall of the junior year. The Methods Block is offered Fall semester only and Student Teaching is offered Spring semester only.
2. Methods Admission Requirements
   
   Attainment of 60 semester hours
   • “C” or better in EDTL 2010 
   • “C” or better in GSW 1120
   • “C” or better in COMM 1020 
   • “C” or better in EDTL 2290 
   • “C” or better in EDTL 2300 
   • “C” or better in EDFI 3020 
   • “C” or better in EDIS 2310 
   • “C” or better in EDTL 3021 
   • “C” or better in EDTL 3400 
   • A cumulative BGSU GPA of at least 2.8
   • Content Specialty GPA of at least 2.8
   • Completed 80% of content course requirements
   • Transfer students must complete 15 semester hours at BGSU.
   • Satisfied study abroad program requirement
   • Passed all required Praxis II Content and ACTFL exams (to demonstrate oral, written, reading proficiency), achieving the required standards set by ACTFL/CAEP and BGSU.
3. Prerequisites for Student Teaching
   • Completion of 90 semester hours
   • A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
   • Content Specialty GPA of at least 2.8
   • Completion of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:
     • EDTL 4182 
     • EDTL 4200 or EDTL 4210 
     • EDTL 4290 
     • EDFI 4020 
   • No incompletes in courses that are prerequisites for student teaching
   • Successful completion of field and clinical experiences or recommendations from field and clinical supervisors

REMINDERS:

1. Check prerequisites before registering for classes. For example, EDTL 3400 has an extensive list, including an overall GPA of at least 2.8.
2. PSYC 1010 is a prerequisite to EDFI 3020, a required education course, and can be used as a social science elective in BG Perspective.
3. Meet with your advisor at least once each year. Names of advisors and other assistance can be obtained via MyBGSU web page, click on “My Advisor.”
4. SENIOR YEAR: You must apply for graduation on-line prior to the term deadline. Complete an application for licensure during your student teaching semester–you will receive instructions for doing so during a required meeting that precedes student teaching.
5. Complete at least 30 hours of coursework at BGSU.
6. Please check your BGSU email and World Language Education Learning Community regularly for Program Announcements and Content Specialization Announcements. You are held accountable and responsible for adhering to rules, deadlines, etc., sent to you electronically.
7. A semester of study abroad can be used as an international perspective course.
8. Note: For transfer students and degree-holding guests seeking licensure, applicable GPA will be calculated for methods and student teaching eligibility and to meet program requirements.
9. Additional information about the American Council for the Teaching of World Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Writing Proficiency Test (WPT), including “Meets Standard” passing scores, is available on the World Language Education Learning Community