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Oct 31, 2025
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Spring 2026 Graduate Catalog
Linguistics and French Combined Degree, BA/MAT
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School of Professional Development
Degrees Awarded
Bachelor of Arts in French with Teacher Preparation Option/Master of Arts in Teaching in French
Bachelor of Arts in French and Linguistics with Teacher Preparation Option/Master of Arts in Teaching in French
Director of the Foreign Language Teacher Preparation Program
Faculty Advisor for the MAT in French
The Master of Arts in Teaching program is designed as a course of study leading to New York State certification for teaching French in secondary schools (grades 7-12), with an extension option for grades K-6. This program, which is offered in collaboration with the University’s Department of Languages & Cultural Studies, the School of Professional Development, and D-TALE, is designed for those who have little or no previous coursework in education or formal classroom teaching experience.
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BA/MAT Program Requirements
A student wishing to complete the five-year combined program is strongly encouraged to consult with the program advisor for individualized guidance in course selection. Linguistics Major
The following six courses are required for the LIN major: - LIN 101 - Human Language
- LIN 201 - Phonetics
- LIN 301 - Phonology
- LIN 311 - Syntax
- LIN 405 - Writing in Linguistics
- LIN 431 - Structure of an Uncommonly Taught Language
The following three courses are required for the TESOL certification: - LIN 307 Introduction to Sociolinguistics
- LIN 375 TESOL Pedagogy: Theory and Practice (**see V below)
- LIN 378 TESOL Pedagogy: Language and Literacy Development
Three additional electives are required, chosen in consultation with the Undergraduate Program Director in Linguistics: - Example: LIN 230 Languages of the World
- Example: LIN 321 Morphology
- Example: HUL 324 Romance Linguistics (counts as both LIN and FRN elective)
French (FRN) Second Major
Thirty-six (36) FRN credits, chosen in consultation with the Undergraduate French Director: - FRN 311 - French Conversation
- FRN 312 - French Composition
- FRN 313 - French Vocabulary Through Popular Culture
- FRN 395 - Readings in French Literature I
- FRN 396 - Readings in French Literature II
- FRN 411 - Phonetics and Diction
- FRN 412 - Stylistics
- FRN 441 - French Civilization
- One course in French literature numbered 300 or higher
- Three additional courses; two may be at the 200 level
Graduate French Coursework for MAT FRN
Fifteen (15) FRN credits at the graduate (500) level, chosen with approval of the Graduate Director: General Professional Preparation
Professional Preparation in TESOL & World Languages: Methods courses
Students should consult with the Director of the TESOL program for additional information about the TESOL courses. - LIN 375 - TESOL Pedagogy: Theory and Practice Credits: 3 credits (“Methods I”) (**see I above) AND
- LIN 449 - Field Experience N-12
- LIN 378 - TESOL Pedagogy: Language and Literacy Development Credits: 3 credits (“Methods II”) (**see I above) AND
- LIN 450 - Field Experience N-12
- FLA 506 - Curriculum Development 3 credits AND
- FLA 550 - Field Experience 1 credit
Professional Preparation in TESOL & World Languages: Student Teaching
ACTFL OPI
Prior to Student Teaching, World Language candidates must participate in an official ACTFL OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) and receive a minimum spoken proficiency rating of Advanced Low. Please consult the Foreign Language Teacher Preparation Advisor for information on signing up for this interview. Additional information is at: https://www.languagetesting.com/ Teacher Certification
In addition to the stated course and program requirements listed in this section, New York State also has workshop, fingerprinting and other requirements for certification, which can be found in this Bulletin. |
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