World Languages Education MAT

Help students explore the world through language education.

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Our Master of Arts in Teaching program prepares you for certification to teach world languages education in K-12 classrooms.

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If you have a bachelor’s degree and already speak French, Portuguese or Spanish, you will emerge from our program prepared to teach students to become multilingual, multi-literate and ready for full participation in the world.

Designed for You

  • This program is for individuals with a degree in French, Portuguese or Spanish language/literature who wish to pursue teacher certification.
  • This program is for working professionals with a liberal arts background who speak French, Portuguese or Spanish and wish to pursue teacher certification.

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