World Languages (Language Education) BA Semester Guide

Freshman

Sophomore

1st semester (16 hours)

Select 2 courses:

ANT 101 - The Human Experience: A Global Perspective on Human Diversity 3 hrs.
ANT 221 - Introduction to Cultural & Linguistic Anthropology 3 hrs.
ECO 101 - Basic Economics 3 hrs.
GHY 101 - World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth 3 hrs.
HHS 100 - Concepts of Wellness 3 hrs.
PS 101 - American Government 3 hrs.
PSY 110 - General Psychology 3 hrs.
SOC 101 - Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology 3 hrs.

2nd semester (15 hours)

ENG 203 - World Literature 3 hrs.
Elective 3 hrs.
PSY 372 - Adolescent Psychology 3 hrs. or
PSY 374 - Educational Psychology 3 hrs.
Social and Behavioral Science Elective 3 hrs.
World Language (400 level) 3 hrs.

Note:

Must be admitted to USM Teacher Education Program prior to Junior year. See Teacher Education Program Requirements .

Junior

1st semester (15 hours)

SPE 400 - Psychology & Education of Exceptional Children 3 hrs.
World Language (300/400 level) 3 hrs.
General Elective 6 hrs.

Select 1 course:

2nd semester (15 hours)

REF 469 - Tests and Measurements 3 hrs.
CIS 354 - Literacy in the Content Areas 3 hrs.
World Language (300/400 level) 9 hrs.

Senior

1st semester (16 hours)

CIS 302 - Classroom Management for Secondary Environments 3 hrs. or
CIS 303 - Classroom Management for K-12 Environments 3 hrs.
WL 461 - Teaching Second Languages: Theory into Practice 3 hrs. and
WL 461L - Teaching Second Languages Lab 1 hr.
World Language (300/400 level) 6 hrs.
General Electives 3 hrs.
Take ACTFL OPI and report score prior to field placement.

2nd semester (12 hours)

Note:

Licensure: This program is designed to meet the licensure requirements of the State of Mississippi Department of Education. Students who plan to complete this program should consult the Teacher Education Program Requirements for program admission, progression, and teacher candidacy requirements.

World Languages (Language Education) BA Semester Guide

Freshman

1st semester (15 hours)

Select 1 course:

Select 1 course:

2nd semester (16 hours)

Sophomore

1st semester (16 hours)

Select 2 courses:

2nd semester (15 hours)

Note:

Junior

1st semester (15 hours)

Select 1 course:

2nd semester (15 hours)

Senior

1st semester (16 hours)

2nd semester (12 hours)

Note: