Program Details
The purpose of the MA in Childhood Foreign Language Education is to provide candidates with the knowledge and skills needed to teach effectively in the dual language immersion classroom. This interdisciplinary program provides the opportunity for professional growth in the areas of linguistic and cultural proficiency, as well as teaching methodology. There is a part-time option for in-service teachers. At the conclusion of the program, State of Delaware teacher certification in a world language is an option; it requires passing the Praxis II exam in the target language (e.g., Spanish). This certification may or may not be recognized in other states.
Application for Admission
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures recognizes the University application deadlines of July 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester. However, students are encouraged to apply much earlier.
Study Abroad Opportunities
The program requires 6 credits earned on an approved graduate study abroad program during the winter or summer session, with all coursework completed in the target language.
Course Requirements for the Degree
30 credits are required as follows:
6 graduate credits in EDUC:
EDUC 601
Language Development in the Classroom OR
3
EDUC 740
Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners
 
EDUC 622
The Role of Literacy in Content Areas
3
6 credits in Foreign Language Pedagogy:
FLLT 626
Foreign Language Pedagogy Research Seminar
3
FLLT 629
Methods of Teaching Foreign/Second Languages in
Elementary Schools
3
18 credits in SPAN:
SPAN 601
Advanced Spanish Grammar
3
SPAN 675
Topics in Hispanic Culture and Civilization
(Course Taken in Newark)
3
SPAN 665
Spanish Reading Workshop
3
SPAN 668
Spanish and Latin American Children's Literature
3
SPAN 667
Topics in Spanish Languages (Linguistics, etc.)
(Taken on Approved Study Abroad Program)
3
SPAN 675
Topics in Spanish/Latin American Culture
(Taken on Approved Study Abroad Program)
3
Non-course degree requirements:
Candidates must pass an oral proficiency test at the end of the program, and submit a Teaching Portfolio.