French Education (Grades K-12) Major - Bachelor of Science (BS)

Completion of the French Education Program and associated benchmark assessments will lead to endorsement for the following Wisconsin teaching license:

• French, grades K-12 (1355).

Students in all teacher education programs must satisfy the School of Education (SOE) core requirements.

Student all teacher education programs must be admitted to the School of Education to complete their program requirements be eligible for endorsement for the appropriate teaching license(s). Students majoring in French Education (grades K-12) must meet specific program admission criteria.

Retention and advancement

Beginning language proficiency

All students with French language on their transcripts and/or prior experience in French must take the Universities of Wisconsin Placement exam and are required to enroll at their level of placement. Students with no evidence of prior study of French are required to begin French at FRE 101.

Curriculum

The French Education Program is aligned with Wisconsin Teacher Standards (WTS) and Wisconsin DPI World Language Standards. 

Program requirement courses that may also fulfill Core General Education Requirements (CGER) (6 credits)¹

Besides the courses specified below, French education majors must satisfy additional general education requirements. 

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Students earning retroactive credits in French may be able to count up to four credits toward CGER - Civics and Perspectives: The Cultures of Our World (CGER CP-CW). 

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Satisfies an SOE core requirement.

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May also satisfy CGER - Social & Behavioral Science: Social & Behavioral Studies (CGER SBS-BS).

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May also satisfy CGER - Civics & Perspectives: Communities of the United States (CGER CP-CU).

Allied course requirements for education majors (9 credits)

French major content requirements (30 credits)

World language education requirements (30 credits)

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If not taken in a previous category.

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Must complete all course requirements and other benchmarks prior to student teaching. See SOE's benchmark assessments website for information about these assessments. For more information on student teaching, please see the Student Teaching and Internship Policy.

Study abroad requirement

1. All students should consult with their advisor in French regarding specific requirements for study abroad;
2. All French education majors are required to complete an approved foreign language immersion experience of at least 14 weeks (one semester);
3. French education majors are required to complete the 300-level core of courses before studying abroad;
4. Up to 15 credits of the 400-level and the electives categories may be taken abroad with faculty approval;
5. FRE 430 must be taken at UWL (concurrent registration in methods course (GCL 400 or GCL 420) is recommended).

Language proficiency for student teaching requirements

Prior to student teaching, teacher candidates are required to

1. Demonstrate proficiency with an "Intermediate High" rating on the American Council Teaching of Foreign Languages Oral Proficiency test (ACTFL-OPIc) and
2. Demonstrate proficiency with an "Intermediate High" rating on the American Council Teaching of Foreign Languages Written Proficiency test in French (ACTFL-WPT internet).

Additional teacher education requirements are listed on the School of Education catalog page.

All students must complete the general education, college core, major/minor, and university degree requirements to qualify for a degree. All enrolled students have access to a degree audit to track all of these requirements. 

• Core general education requirements
• School of Education requirements
• Baccalaureate degree requirements

Baccalaureate degree requirements

Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degrees must accomplish the following:

1. Fulfill the Core General Education Requirements (CGER).
2. Complete the courses prescribed by the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee for the degree desired in the respective school or college.
3. Earn a minimum of 120 semester credits with at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA.^{1, 2}
4. At least 40 credits must be earned in 300/400 level courses. Transfer courses earned or transferred at the 300/400 level apply to this requirement.
5. Complete major and minor requirements with at least a 2.00 GPA^{1, 2} in each major and minor (and concentration or emphasis, if selected).
6. A minimum of 30 semester credits in residence at UWL is required for graduation. (See undergraduate resident requirement.)
7. Submit an application for graduation via the "Submit Intent to Graduate" link in the WINGS Student Center as soon as the student has registered for his or her final semester or summer term in residence. December and winter intersession graduates should apply by May 1. May and summer graduates should apply by December 1.

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Grade point average requirements for some programs will be considerably higher than 2.00. Re-entering students may be required to earn credits in excess of the 120 needed for graduation in any curriculum to replace credits earned in courses in which the content has changed substantially in recent years. Each case will be judged on its own merit.

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The grade point average recorded at the time the degree is awarded will not be affected by future enrollment.

No degree will be awarded unless all requirements are fulfilled and recorded within 30 days after the official ending date of each term.

Below is a sample degree plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the major and other requirements needed for degree completion. A student's actual degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (second major, minor, etc.). Also, this sample plan assumes readiness for each course and/or major plan, and some courses may not be offered every term. Review the course descriptions or the class timetable for course offering information.

The sample degree plans represented in this catalog are intended for first-year students entering UWL in the fall term. Students should use their degree audit and work closely with their advisor(s) and college dean's office to ensure declaration and completion of all requirements in a timely manner.

Core General Education Program

The Core General Education Requirement (CGER) is the common educational experience for all undergraduates at UWL. Sample degree plans include CGER placeholders to ensure completion of the core general education requirements. The CGER category listed in parentheses indicated the recommended course to help complete CGER and the program requirements. Transferred courses may alter the plan. Courses may be rearranged to fit the needs or recommendations of the student’s program of study. CGER courses may be taken during winter term (January between the semesters) and summer to reduce the course load during regular terms (fall and spring). Students should consult with their advisor and/or the college academic services director in their college/school for assistance with course and schedule planning. Refer to the Core General Education Requirements for more specific details.

At least 40 credits of the 120 credits required must be earned at the 300/400-level. 

Note: New students and transfer students with less than 12 credits earned are required to take The Eagle Advantage for College Success (UWL 100, 2 cr.) or FYS 100 First-Year Seminar (3 cr.) during one of their first two semesters at UWL.

This sample degree plan does not establish a contractual agreement. It identifies the minimum requirements a student must successfully complete, to qualify for a degree, in a format intended to assist the student in planning their academic career. Actual degree plans may differ.

The sample plan below is based on a student beginning their French education major by placing into a FRE course at the 300-level and earning 12 retroactive credits. Additional courses may need to be completed, depending on a student’s FRE placement and number of retroactive credits earned. Students should consult with their advisor regarding their individual plan of study.

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Depending on placement, additional courses may be required to meet the prerequisite for enrollment in FRE 300.

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Students who place into a French course at the 300-level and earn a grade of "B" or better will receive 12 retroactive credits.

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Students earning retroactive credits in French may count up to three credits towards the CGER - Civics & Perspective: Cultures of Our World (CGER CP-CW).

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See the SOE admissions website for complete admission and application details. Students will be required to complete a criminal background check at the time of application for admission.

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Students applying for field and student teaching placements will be asked to disclose any criminal charges.

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Students must apply for student teaching through the Office of Field Experience one year prior to the student teaching semester.

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For more information, please see the Student Teaching and Internship Policy.