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2023-2024 General Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
German: Teaching Emphasis - BA
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- For more information about German, Teaching Emphasis, please see the Languages, Philosophy & Communication Studies website.
- Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that this plan is only a general guideline and that student-specific plans may differ. Please make sure to consult regularly with your departmental advisor to confirm what courses will be available and to work out your plan of study.
- Admitted students must meet with an academic advisor. Current students should also meet with an academic advisor and log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
Minimum University Requirements
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| Total Credits |
120 |
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Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)
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2.00 GPA |
| Credits of C- or better |
100 |
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) |
40 |
| Total USU Credits |
30 |
Upper-division USU Credits |
20 |
| USU Credits within the Major |
10 |
Credits in Minor (if required) |
12 |
| Credits in Major |
see below |
Credits in American Institutions |
3 |
| General Education Requirements |
see link |
University Studies Depth Requirements |
see link |
| NOTES: The highest math requirement for this degree is Quantitative Literacy (QL) course of the student’s choice. |
Admissions Requirements for this Program
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| New freshmen |
Admitted to USU in Good Standing |
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Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU |
2.50 GPA |
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German Major - Teaching Emphasis with Secondary School Licensure Requirements (64 credits)
- Total Credits: 64 (35 credits + 29 STEP credits)
- Grade Point Average to Declare Major: 2.5 Career GPA
- Grade Point Average to Graduate with Major: 2.5 GPA in major coursework
- USU Credit Requirement: At least half (50 percent) of the credits earned for this degree must be completed in upper-division USU courses having prefixes of GERM or LING. All other credits (including transfer and study abroad credits) must be approved by the program’s academic advisor in order to be counted toward the major. Students who have completed Bridge Program Language courses should contact their advisor as these courses may count toward elective credits and credits toward major requirements.
- Minimum Grade Requirement: All courses for the major and for STEP require a minimum grade of C or better. Courses for the major may not be taken on a pass/fail basis, except SCED 4300 and SCED 5630 .
- Note: Students with prior language credit or language experience should take the department placement test before admission to the German major or minor. Credits obtained in lower-division German courses cannot be applied toward the German major or minor programs.
Note:
The following requirements only specify courses offered by the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Communication Studies. To be licensed to teach in the Utah public secondary school system, students with a teaching emphasis must also complete additional courses (approximately 29 credits) required by the Secondary Education Program. Courses may be subject to change, and students should contact the Secondary Education Advising Office for a current course list of STEP requirements.
l. German and Linguistics Courses (35 credits)
A. Required Courses (20 credits)
B. Elective Courses (15 credits)
Select 15 credits from the following courses: Notes:
1 While this course is repeatable for up to three credits, only two credits of GERM 4920 may count toward the German major.
2 LING 4100 should be taken at the beginning of the student’s coursework.
3 GERM 4200 should be taken near the end of the student’s coursework. However, GERM 4200 is not offered every year. Therefore, students should check to see when the course will be offered.
4 SCED 4300 and LING 5400 must be taken during the same semester, and should be the last courses taken for the major. These courses should be taken the fall semester before student teaching. SCED 4300 and LING 5400 are listed in both the STEP and major requirements for those seeking the German Teaching major/non-licensure so the non-licensure majors understand the complete list of requirements. See additional non-licensure information at bottom of page.
5 Students desiring to apply study abroad credits toward these degrees must obtain approval from the LPCS office prior to participating.
6 This course is repeatable for credit.
Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) - Language, Philosophy, and Communication Studies (29 credits)
Most of the courses listed below count for both teaching major emphasis and the teaching minor. Courses may be subject to change, and students should contact the Secondary Education Advising Office for a current course list of STEP requirements.
STEP Requirements (29 credits)
Most of the courses listed below count for both teaching major emphasis and the teaching minor. Courses may be subject to change, and students should contact the Secondary Education Advising Office for a current course list of STEP requirements.
- SCED 3210 - Educational and Multicultural Foundations (CI/DSS) 3 credit(s)
- SCED 5100 - Motivation and Classroom Management 3 credit(s) or
- TEAL 5560 - Special Topics 0.5-4 credit(s)
- SPED 4000 - Education of Students with Disabilities 3 credit(s)
- TEAL 5500 - Innovative Integration of Technology in Teaching (DELETED SUMMER 2023) 3 credit(s)
- SCED 5210 - Learning Theory, Curriculum, and Assessment 3 credit(s)
- SCED 4300 - Clinical Experience II 1 credit(s) 1,3 (This course is only required for STEP and Licensure and a student must be admitted to the STEP program to enroll.)
- LING 5400 - Teaching Modern Languages 3 credit(s) 2,3 (SCED 4300 and LING 5400 are also listed within major program courses.)
- SCED 5200 - Language, Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (CI) 3 credit(s)
- TEAL 5560 - Special Topics 0.5-4 credit(s) (ST: Language, Literacy, and Learning in the Content Areas; 3 credits)
Because student teaching requires a major commitment of time and energy, students should take only the courses listed below during this last semester. Students are also urged to forgo outside employment, if possible, during the student teaching experience. - LING 5500 - Student Teaching Seminar 2 credit(s)
- SCED 5630 - Student Teaching in Secondary Schools 10 credit(s)
Notes:
1 The Clinical Experience II course is taught under course number 4300 in various departments. Course title varies among departments.
2 The Special Methods II course is taught under course number 5400.
3 SCED 4300 and LING 5400 must be taken during the same semester, and should be the last courses taken for the major or minor. These courses should be taken the fall semester before student teaching. SCED 4300 and LING 5400 are listed in both the STEP and major requirements for those seeking the French/German/Spanish Teaching major/non-licensure so the non-licensure majors understand the complete list of requirements. See additional non-licensure information below.
German Major - Teaching Emphasis without Secondary School Licensure (Major 34 credits)
(2.5 GPA required in major classes)
It is possible to have a teaching emphasis within a major or minor in German without receiving secondary school teaching licensure. However, unless the student is an elementary education major, he or she would not be able to teach in Utah public schools (nor at many private ones). Graduating without licensure may allow employment at community colleges and universities.
In order to complete the German Major—Teaching Emphasis without Secondary School Licensure, students must fulfill all of the requirements listed under Section I (German and Linguistics Courses) of the German Major—Teaching Emphasis with Secondary School Licensure (35 credits), except for SCED 4300 , for a total of 34 credits (SCED 4300 is no longer required if doing non-licensure program).
Bachelor of Arts Degree Language Requirement
A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree signifies proficiency in one or more foreign languages. Specifically, the BA requirement may be completed in one of the following ways:
- Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language by successful completion of one course at the 2020-level or higher (or its equivalent).
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- Demonstration of proficiency in American Sign Language by successful completion of COMD 4920 and COMD 4780 , and by passing an exit interview.
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- Demonstration of proficiency in two foreign languages by successful completion of the 1020 course level in one language and the 2010 course level in the second language (or its equivalent).
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- Completion of an upper-division (3000-level or higher) foreign language grammar or literature course requiring the 2020 course level (or its equivalent) as a prerequisite. Conversation courses cannot be considered for satisfying this requirement.
For nonnative English-speaking students only, the following options are available.
- Successful completion of the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) program for international students.
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- TOEFL, Michigan, or IELI placement scores high enough to meet the University admission criteria.
Related Programs
- German Major: 33 credits
- German Minor: 12 credits
- German Minor, Teaching Emphasis: 20 credits + 29 STEP credits
- German Major, Teaching Emphasis without Licensure: 34 credits
- German Minor, Teaching Emphasis without Licensure: 19 credits
Licensure Notification
This program typically leads to licensure and was designed to meet licensing qualifications in the state of Utah. If students wish to work in another state within the United States, they should review the qualifications for that state and the Education Licensure Compliance Table provided by School of Teacher Education and Leadership.
For more information, please contact the School of Teacher Education and Leadership at https://cehs.usu.edu/teal/
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