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Master's for foreign language teachers

We welcome applications on a rolling basis.

Guaranteed 65% scholarship

Online learning options

Teach the school year following enrollment

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.

Scholarships, Tuition, & Financial Aid

Guaranteed 65% tuition savings

Byron Williams Teaching Scholarships

Questions?

Certification options

Choose a certification to earn in addition to your degree.
What certification do you need? Learn more

Initial & Professional Certification

39 credits, including field experience and two student teaching experiences. 

  • French
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • German
  • Latin
  • Mandarin Chinese

51 credits, same requirements as above plus 12 credits of graduate courses in the chosen language.

  • French 
  • Spanish 
  • German 

Professional Certification Only

For teachers who have their initial teaching certification and are seeking professional teaching certification in that same area. Most of these programs require only 30 credits of coursework and no internships.

Our most flexible option, including 12 credits of electives.

  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Latin
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Spanish

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

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.

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.

We welcome applications on a rolling basis.

University of Rochester Teacher Residency Programs

ROC Urban Teaching Fellows Program and Monroe Regional Teacher Residency Consortium are a paid teacher residency programs designed to collaboratively prepare and sustain skilled teachers to effectively serve the varied needs of students, families, and school communities.

  • 1 year paid teacher residency while studying
  • $15,000 toward tuition
  • Earn your Master's in Teaching with Initial Certification
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Program Director

Nicole King

Assistant Professor (Clinical)

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Take a course before you apply

Take a course before you apply to one of our programs for a discounted price. Inquire with admissions to learn about credits that also apply toward degree requirements.

Related certificates and degrees

Related Advanced Certificates

Opportunities for additional specializations with minimum additional credits required.

  • NYS Certification in Another Language
  • Advanced Certificate in Urban Teaching and Leadership
  • Advanced Certificate in Digitally-Rich Teaching
  • NYS Certification in Teaching Students with Disabilities in Adolescence

Related degrees

  • Doctoral Programs Focusing on Foreign language education
  • Master's in TESOL
  • GRADE Program for Undergraduate Applicants

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