Secondary Certification Teaching Major/Minor French
Major Requirements
A minimum of 30 semester hours in coursework beyond second-year proficiency is required.
Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent French language proficiency (not counted toward major).
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| FREN 301 | Advanced Conversation and Comp | 3 |
| FREN 302 | Advanced Conversation and Comp | 3 |
| FREN 305 | Language of Business | 3 |
| One specialized language course, such as: | 3 | |
| Cult Intro to French Business | ||
| Advanced Writing | ||
| Writing and Translating | ||
| Two civilization courses, such as: | 6 | |
| French Civilization of Past | ||
| France in the 20th Century | ||
| France of Today | ||
| Francophone Lit and Civil | ||
| Socio-Cltrl Iss Contemp France | ||
| One visual culture course, such as: | 3 | |
| French Cinema | ||
| One literature course, such as: | 3 | |
| Frnch Lit: Md Ages-18 Century | ||
| French Lit: 19th-20th Century | ||
| Workshop in French Theater | ||
| Parisian Itineraries | ||
| Additional credit hours from other French area offerings: | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Major Notes:
- A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required for a major.
- Majors are encouraged to strengthen their knowledge of French language and culture by participating in any of the approved study-abroad programs.
- For the major, 30 credit hours must be in courses numbered 300 or above.
- At least 15 credit hours in UM-Dearborn courses required for a major.
Program Notes:
- Minimum GPA's are required for program completion: 2.75 cumulative, 2.75 in major, 2.75 in minor, and 2.75 in Professional Studies.
- Advising Policy: The student is responsible for complying with requirements described in the Undergraduate Catalog as well as on the Four Phase Checklist. Students are expected to meet with their College of Education, Health, and Human Services advisor at least once per year and in the term prior to graduation.
- Courses taken on a PASS/FAIL basis will NOT be accepted toward program completion.
- CEHHS recommends successful program completers for State of Michigan Certification, however, it is ultimately up to the State of Michigan to issue certificates. Certain offenses on a criminal record can keep individuals from obtaining teacher certification. Please refer to The Revised School Code, Act 451 of 1976, section 380.1539b.
- Initial certification program students must have passing scores on the appropriate MTTC subject area test reported to the University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Education, Health, and Human Services by electronic delivery or direct mail from Pearson Evaluation Systems prior to student teaching.
- Certified teachers pursuing an endorsement in a post-degree program must complete all program requirements and have passing scores on the appropriate MTTC subject area test reported to the University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Education, Health, and Human Services by electronic delivery or direct mail from Pearson Evaluation Systems prior to a recommendation being made to the State of Michigan Department of Education.
- Candidates must pass the Oral Proficiency Interview at the "Advanced-Low" level of proficiency, as required by the Michigan Department of Education.
Minor Requirements
A minimum of 22 semester hours of coursework beyond second year proficiency is required.
Prerequisites: FREN 202 or equivalent French language proficiency (not counted toward major).
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| FREN 301 | Advanced Conversation and Comp | 3 |
| FREN 302 | Advanced Conversation and Comp | 3 |
| FREN 305 | Language of Business | 3 |
| EDD 497 | Second Lang Tchg: Sec Level | 1 |
| One specialized language course, such as: | 3 | |
| Cult Intro to French Business | ||
| Advanced Writing | ||
| Writing and Translating | ||
| One civilization course, such as: | 3 | |
| French Civilization of Past | ||
| France in the 20th Century | ||
| France of Today | ||
| Francophone Lit and Civil | ||
| Socio-Cltrl Iss Contemp France | ||
| One visual culture course, such as: | 3 | |
| French Cinema | ||
| One literature course, such as: | 3 | |
| Frnch Lit: Md Ages-18 Century | ||
| French Lit: 19th-20th Century | ||
| Workshop in French Theater | ||
| Parisian Itineraries | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 22 | |
Minor Notes:
- A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required for a minor
- Minors are encouraged to strengthen their knowledge of French language and culture by participating in any of the approved study-abroad programs.
- For the minor, 20 credit hours must be in courses numbered 300 or above.
- Candidates must pass the Oral Proficiency Interview at the "Advanced-Low" level of proficiency, as required by the Michigan Department of Education.