German: Teaching Emphasis BA - 4 Year Degree Map

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Degree Map Notes

Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits your academic needs.
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.
Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Check your Degree Works for requirements and completion.

Year 1

Fall Semester (16 credits)

ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
GERM 1010 - German First Year I 4 credit(s)
Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
Breadth Requirement (3 credits)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

GERM 1020 - German First Year II 4 credit(s)
Quantitative Literacy (QL) Course (3 credits)
Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
Breadth Requirement (3 credits)

Year 2

Fall Semester (16 credits)

ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s)
GERM 2010 - German Second Year I 4 credit(s)
Depth Life and Physical Sciences (DSC) Course (3 credits)
Elective Course (3 credits)
Optional Teaching Minor Course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

GERM 2020 - German Second Year II 4 credit(s)
Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
Quantitative Intensive (QI) Course (3 credits)
Optional Teaching Minor Course (3 credits)
Optional Teaching Minor Course (3 credits)

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Take OPI Test.

GERM 3000 - Introduction to German Studies (DHA) 3 credit(s)
GERM 3040 - Advanced German Grammar and Composition (CI) 3 credit(s)
LING 4100 - The Study of Language 3 credit(s)
GERM Upper-Division Course (3 credits)
Optional Teaching Minor Course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

GERM 3300 - Contemporary German Speaking Cultures (DHA) 3 credit(s) or
GERM 3550 - Cultural History of German Speaking Peoples (DHA) 3 credit(s)
GERM 4200 - Applied German Linguistics and Phonetics 3 credit(s)
GERM Upper-Division Course (3 credits)
Optional Teaching Minor Course (3 credits)
Optional Teaching Minor Course (3 credits)

Year 4

Fall Semester (13 credits)

Application for STEP/SCED program should be done by now. Students do have the option to do the major without Secondary School Licensure.

Depth Social Sciences (DSS) Course (3 credits)
GERM Upper-Division Course (3 credits)
Teaching Minor Methods Course (3 credits)
Methods Clinical Experience (1 credit)
Optional Teaching Minor Course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (13 credits)

Teaching minors average 30 credits (can vary from 18-45 credits).

GERM 4920 - German Language Tutoring 1 credit(s)
SCED 5100 - Motivation and Classroom Management 3 credit(s) or
TEAL 5560 - Special Topics 0.5-4 credit(s) (3 credits) (with section title ST: Motivation and Classroom Management)
SCED 3210 - Educational and Multicultural Foundations (CI/DSS) 3 credit(s)
SPED 4000 - Education of Students with Disabilities 3 credit(s)
Optional Teaching Minor Course (3 credits)

Year 5

Fall Semester (13 credits)

Praxis Test for teaching minors only.

SCED 4300 - Clinical Experience II 1 credit(s)
LING 5400 - Teaching Modern Languages 3 credit(s)
SCED 5200 - Language, Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (CI) 3 credit(s) or
TEAL 5560 - Special Topics 0.5-4 credit(s) (3 credits) (with section title - ST: Language, Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas)
SCED 5210 - Learning Theory, Curriculum, and Assessment 3 credit(s)
Optional Teaching Minor Course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (12 credits)

Student teaching requires a major commitment of time and energy, students should take only the courses listed above during this semester. Students are urged to forgo outside employment, if possible, during student teaching experience.

LING 5500 - Student Teaching Seminar 2 credit(s)
SCED 5630 - Student Teaching in Secondary Schools 10 credit(s)