Foreign Language Education / Bachelor of Arts

This program is designed for the candidate who intends to teach foreign language in public and private sector schools in the State of Illinois. At this time it is only offered for those who wish to teach Spanish. Please see the foreign language section of the catalog for Spanish language requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 128

Major Credit Hours: 47

 

Degree Requirements

Program: BA-FLED-3

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) grants professional educator licenses in the State of Illinois. All teacher candidates who successfully complete an approved teacher education program at Lewis University, pass appropriate licensure exams, and meet current ISBE requirements will be recommended for licensure. This does not lead to licensure in other states. Teacher candidates are responsible for checking the requirements of the state in question.

Note: ISBE requirements are subject to change. Please contact your advisor for the most up to date licensure information.

I. Professional Education Courses for Foreign Language Licensure

SCED-20000	Field Experience 1: Secondary	1
SCED-21000	Frameworks in Education	3
SCED-22500	Curriculum and Instruction in the Middle School	3
SCED-22700	Special Methods of Teaching Foreign Language to Elementary Grades	3
SCED-30000	Field Experience 2: Secondary	1
SCED-30400	Integrating Educational and Assistive Technology into the Classroom	3
SCED-31200	Instructional Strategies and Learning Communities for Adolescents	3
SCED-31500	Communication for Teachers	3
SCED-32200	Characteristics and Development of the Adolescent Learner	3
SCED-32800	Special Methods of Teaching Foreign Language to Adolescents	3
SCED-33100	Methods of Teaching Literacy in the Content Areas to Adolescents	3
SCED-39400	Pedagogy and Assessment for Effective Instruction	3
SCED-48300	Clinical Practice and Seminar: Foreign Language	9
ENLE-31000	Foundations of Teaching Bilingual and English Language Learners	3
SPED-35700	Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Communities	3

II. Professional Educator License

Foreign Language majors will register for six hours of Special Methods Instruction. See Education Advisor for more information.