WORLD LANGUAGE EDUCATION (MA/MED)
Educate with a global mindset
Find new ways to develop students and their appreciation for world languages, knowledge of intercultural understandings and desire to become global citizens. With the World Language Education (MA/MEd) degree, you’ll incorporate theory and research into hands-on, technology-rich, instructional practices that actualize language learning in real-life situations.
You have the option to pursue an initial Illinois Teaching License (PEL) with a World Language Education (K-12) endorsement. If you are already a licensed teacher, you can add a World Language Education (K-12) endorsement to your PEL. Choose one of nine specific languages:
- Arabic
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Latin
- Russian
- Spanish
This program can be completed in two years, and classes are offered on weekday evenings at DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus, online or a hybrid of both.
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Tap into Chicago’s language diversity
Chicago’s multicultural communities offer countless opportunities for immersive language training on your own, and you’ll also complete required field experiences in at least three schools in Chicago.
Application Deadlines
Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis. Priority deadlines for scholarships are as follows:
- Fall: August 15
- Winter: December 1
- Spring: March 1
- Summer: May 1
Admission Requirements
Submit an online application, official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, résumé and a personal statement.
Required Courses
You’ll complete 12 required courses, endorsement in a language, two electives, field experiences, student teaching and licensure exams. MA students also complete a thesis.
100%
of World Language Education graduates were employed, continuing their education or pursuing other goals within six months of graduation.
$56k
The average reported salary for World Language Education graduates was $56,000.
Language proficiency from expert faculty
Study alongside Associate Professor Jason Goulah, director of the World Language Education program. Working in world language education for more than 25 years, Professor Goulah also has conducted curriculum and professional development for Chicago Public Schools, New York City Schools, and other public and private school districts. An award-winning author and researcher, his scholarship has appeared in multiple edited volumes and scholarly journals.
“Earning my master’s degree from DePaul helped me form my teaching style. I learned how to put the student at the center of learning and develop criteria to optimize the way I design my classes. I’m very good at analyzing what is useful for the students and trying to consider their different learning needs when teaching.”
Lauren (MEd ’08)
Spanish teacher, self-employed in Madrid, Spain
Alumni Network
In addition to being K-12 teachers, some of our graduates work as adult education teachers, community educators, tutors, interpreters or translators. Your degree connects you with these alumni as well as the larger community of more than 195,500 DePaul University alumni working across industries.
Scholarships
Graduate school is an investment in your future. Learn more about the financial aid and scholarship opportunities available to you.
World Language Education Program Admission Requirements
Admission Eligibility
DePaul offers two program options in World Language Education: World Language Education master's degree and World Language Education Endorsement. To be eligible to enroll in either of these programs, students must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Application Requirements
A complete application to the World Language Education program will include the following materials:
- Graduate admission application
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
- Résumé
- Two letters of recommendation (from work supervisors or academic references)
- Personal statement that briefly states your reasons for wanting to enter the World Language Education program at DePaul University and speaks to your potential for becoming a teacher (minimum 750 words)
- $40 application fee
Applicants who have earned a degree outside of the U.S. or who will be considered international students must submit additional materials. Visit our International Students page for more information.
Applicants can upload supplemental application materials, send requests for letters of recommendation, and pay the application fee through our online application system.
Application Deadlines
The World Language Education program admits new students every quarter: fall, winter, spring and summer. It offers rolling admission, but the regular deadlines are set to assure students full consideration for admission and financial aid. The program will continue to accept and process applications after the regular deadline if space is available.
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Term |
Regular Deadline |
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Fall |
August 15 |
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Winter |
December 1 |
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Spring |
March 1 |
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Summer |
May 1 |
Applicants typically receive an admission decision 3-4 weeks after submitting a complete application.
Information Sessions
Learn more about the World Language Education graduate program and meet with program faculty at an upcoming information session.
Degree Requirements
? Students entering the program must be able and willing to devote themselves to a program requiring a minimum of 100-110 hours of daytime field experiences in schools. These school-based clinical hours are completed in conjunction with methodology courses that require students to spend daytime hours in schools. In addition, the student must spend a minimum of 10 weeks in full-time student teaching.
The program includes five distinctive features:
- Becoming a teacher is viewed as a developmental process continuing at least through the first year of teaching
- Multiculturalism is infused throughout the curriculum
- Field experiences are an integral part of the curriculum
- Students are exposed to a variety of educational theories
- The program includes a research component as a basis for further professional development.
