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Master's for foreign language teachers

Master's Degree (MS)

Master's in Teaching

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Applications open September 1, 2023

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Program overview

Few careers give people the opportunity to impact individuals and communities like teaching. Can you think of a specific teacher who made a difference in your life? Would you like to become that kind of teacher?

The Warner School will prepare you to become an innovative foreign language teacher, committed and able to help all students succeed in learning a new language and gain better understandings of different cultures.

Key program features

Meeting all coursework and internship requirements for both Initial and Professional Teaching Certification: In addition, you will need to pass the required state exams, and complete the teaching requirements for professional certification.
Shortest program: Preservice teachers can complete the program in 15 months of full-time study (if starting in summer); certified teachers seeking additional certification in a foreign language may require less time.
Focus on foreign languages education: Includes three courses as well as internships (taken concurrently with methods courses) that are specific to learning and teaching a new language.
Focus on teaching all students: Includes courses on diversity and working with students with disabilities (may be transferred in for certified teachers).
Option to add specializations: For a few extra credits you can pursue additional certifications or advanced certificates that can strengthen your effectiveness with diverse learners and make you more marketable.

Prerequisites (as required by NYS)

Undergraduate degree in a liberal arts (BA) or science (BS).
A minimum of 30 credits of coursework in the language of study.

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Certification options

Choose a certification to earn in addition to your degree.
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Initial Certification

Master of Science program: 39 credits, including field experience and two student teaching experiences.
- - French
- - Italian
- - Spanish
- - German
- - Latin
- - Mandarin Chinese
Master of Arts in Teaching program: 51 credits, same requirements as above plus 12 credits of graduate courses in the chosen language.
- - French
- - Spanish
- - German

Professional Certification

If you have already obtained your initial teaching certification as part of a bachelor’s degree, and are seeking professional teaching certification in that same area, there are several programs to help you achieve this goal. Most of these programs require only 30 credits of coursework and no internships. Check the requirements related to the option(s) that best apply to you from the program choices below:

Leading to professional certification only: Our most flexible option, including 12 credits of electives.
- - French
- - German
- - Italian
- - Latin
- - Mandarin Chinese
- - Spanish
Leading to certification in teaching students with disabilities: To be able to better serve your students diverse learning needs and to teach in inclusive classes (requires 35 credits including field experiences and one student teaching experience).
- - French
- - German
- - Italian
- - Latin
- - Mandarin Chinese
- - Spanish

Master’s program: 32 credits, including 50 contact hours of field experiences; also leads to professional teaching certification in your original area of certification.

- French
- German
- Italian
- Latin
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish

Advanced Certificate

If you already have your teaching certification in another area of specialization, and are seeking an additional certification in foreign language or Latin, you will still need to meet the same prerequisites, but will have fewer requirements and internships to complete your program. The following Warner programs should meet your needs:

Advanced certificate: Fastest path; as few as 11 credits, including specialization courses plus 50 contact hours of field experiences.
- - French
- - German
- - Italian
- - Latin
- - Mandarin Chinese
- - Spanish

Customize your degree

Our degrees are designed to meet your interests and career aspirations. Whether you want to add an advanced certificate or specialize in a distinct area of emphasis, we can help craft the best option for you.