Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017
PBC-AH FRE
Modern and Classical Languages Department
Postbaccalaureate Teacher Certification Program (HEGIS 1102.01)
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Accredited
Bishop Hall 122 (716) 878-5414
Enrollment in all teacher education programs follows the guidelines for "Admission to Teacher Education Programs" found in this catalog. Applicants who do not yet meet all admissions criteria should consult with the department.
The French (7-12) post-baccalaureate teacher certification program leads to eligibility for New York State initial certification to teach French in grades 7-12. This program is designed for students who have earned a baccalaureate degree in French or a related field from an accredited college or university and intend to complete the coursework required for New York State certification to teach French in middle or high schools.
The program supplies the background knowledge necessary for teachers to implement the New York State Learning Standards for Languages Other Than English (LOTE) 7-12. It also meets the standards set by national professional organizations such as the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Students are responsible for any additional certification requirements, including the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST), the Assessment of Teaching Skills--Written (ATS-W), Content Specialty Test (CST) in French, Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI), and all seminars required for initial certification. It takes three to four semesters of coursework, field experiences, and student teaching to complete certification requirements.
To student teach, a student must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.75 in French coursework and overall, and must have earned a minimum grade of C in FLE300, FLE340 and FLE401. Also, the student must complete an ACTFL-Approved Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in order to demonstrate Advanced-Low Proficiency in French. If Advanced-Low is not achieved, an additional upper-level French course, chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor, must be successfully completed.
After successfully completing the teacher certification program and passing all required tests, students are eligible to apply for New York State Initial Certification through the Teacher Certification Office, Caudell Hall, 112 Buffalo State College. No degree or certificate is awarded by Buffalo State College.
Financial Assistance: For financial aid purposes, students who are fully admitted into the program are considered fifth-year undergraduates, eligible for undergraduate loans, when applicable.
Admission Requirements.*
1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (4.0 scale), a major in French language, literature, culture (or a closely related discipline with a minimum of 30 hours in French).
2. A minimum GPA of 2.75 in French coursework.
3. A completed application form submitted to the Graduate Office at Buffalo State College.
4. Official transcripts from all previous college/university work.**
5. A personal interview with the program coordinator, department chair, or other designated official.
6. Successful completion of two written essays (one English, one French), administered by the department as part of the interview process.
*Applicants who do not meet these minimum requirements should contact an Modern and Classical Languages advisor.
**Students who received degrees from institutions outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by a recognized evaluation service.
Program Requirements |
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Residency Requirements * ** |
6 cr |
Phonetics and Orthography |
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French Culture: Prehistory to the Renaissance |
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French Culture: Renaissance to Revolution |
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French Culture: Revolution to Belle Epoque |
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Literature and Culture of France in the Twentieth Century |
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FRE 410 |
French Poetry from Baudelaire to Present |
FRE 411 |
Studies in French Poetry |
Studies in the French Novel |
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FRE 413 |
Studies in French Theater |
Advanced Grammar and Composition |
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Advanced Conversation and Composition |
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FRE 417 |
Business French |
Seminar I |
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Seminar II |
* All students required to take a minimum of 6 credit hours above the 302 level
** Students with undergraduate degrees are eligible, with instructor permission, to enroll in graduate level language and literature courses at Buffalo State College
Professional Education Courses |
24 cr |
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Educational Psychology |
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Historical and Philosophical Forces Influencing Secondary Education |
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Teaching Literacy in Middle and Secondary Schools |
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Foundations of Teaching Secondary Students with Disabilities |
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Introduction to Linguistics |
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Introduction to the Foreign Language Classroom |
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Second Language Acquisition and Literacy |
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Teaching Foreign Language in Middle and High Schools |
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Total Required Credit Hours in Student Teaching |
12 cr |
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Student Teaching of Foreign Languages in the Middle/Junior High School (6) |
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Student Teaching of Foreign Languages in the High School (6) |
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Total Required Credit Hours |
42 cr |
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Total Required Credit Hours |
42 cr |
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