Teaching - French
Teach French to students in pre-K through grade 12 with a bachelor's degree in French education.
Share Your Love of the French Language
Rooted in experiential learning and travel, our French teaching major provides countless opportunities for you to grow as both a teacher and as a person. Courses explore a variety of topics, from grammar and pronunciation to the history of French civilization to a cross-continental study of Francophone cultures. Through a semester spent student teaching, as well as multiple opportunities to assist teachers in their classroom, you'll identify your preferred teaching style and discover how to best meet the needs of your learners.
An exciting and key component of this program is that all French teaching majors are required to participate in an international language immersion experience. Ranging from six weeks to a semester abroad, you'll immerse yourself in a country where French is spoken, gaining a deeper cultural awareness and a better understanding of the French language.
Upon completion of the program, you'll quickly find you've earned so much more than a degree. You'll go on to use your skills, experience and passions to inspire, motivate, and educate others, making a positive impact wherever you go.
Graduates of the program are certified to teach French to students in pre-K through grade 12.
Program Details
Licensure Information
Completion of teacher preparation programs at UW-Eau Claire meets licensure requirements in Wisconsin. Our programs may not meet requirements in other states. It is very important that individuals seeking licensure in another state obtain the most recent certification/licensure information directly from the state in which they seek employment. Find contact information on each state licensure office here.
Licensure requirements can change at any time. UW-Eau Claire’s Teacher Education Program Office ensures that our programs meet the requirements for licensure in Wisconsin. If you seek licensure in another state, be aware that their requirements could change at any time.
The United States Department of Education requires institutions to disclose information for programs leading to professional certification or licensure concerning whether each program meets state educational requirements for initial licensure or certification. Please note:
- Obtaining a Wisconsin Teaching License PRIOR to applying for a teaching license in another state is usually helpful and strongly recommended.
- "Meets requirements" means that a student is eligible for a license with stipulations, typically for 1-3 years, in that state. The stipulations are likely to be specific testing requirements and/or competency through a course or examination. In some instances, additional stipulations might be added.
- Licensure grade levels vary from state to state. Students who are eligible for a specific grade range in Wisconsin may be licensed for a narrower grade range in another state. Each state determines grade ranges for licensing differently.
- State licensure requirements may change at any time. Licensure questions should be referred to the Teacher Education Program Office (tep@uwec.edu).
The requirements of this program meet requirements in the following states or territories:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa
The requirements of this program do not meet licensure in the following states or territories:
Alaska, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Washington, Washington, D.C., Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Professional development and career preparation are key focuses of the program. Time spent studying abroad, as well as multiple opportunities to observe and aid teachers, will enhance your understanding of the French language and help you to confidently teach French. A semester spent student teaching provides real-world learning opportunities and a chance to make valuable connections in the field.
Explore how different societies educate their youth and gain new ideas about how teachers reach their students by studying abroad or participating in a cultural immersion program. From Tucson, Arizona, to Pau, France, these opportunities lead to improved language proficiency, new ways of thinking and enhanced cultural competency. Take it from our grads — developing teaching techniques in another country is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won't want to miss!
Outside-the-classroom learning opportunities at UWEC are endless. For example, our language lab and the Roma Hoff Instructional Resource Center are filled with sound and video programs, films, games, and computer software to help you apply what you've learned in class.
At UW-Eau Claire, our talented faculty make it a priority to create an impactful learning environment where you come first. Professors have abundant experience in the subjects they teach. Here, you are not just a number — you will get to work closely with faculty, learn how to lead a successful classroom and create meaningful, lasting connections with others who are just as passionate about French as you are.
Blugold Stories
My time studying abroad in France was influential in ways I cannot even begin to explain. And participating in undergraduate research with extraordinary professors was very important in my development as an educator. UW-Eau Claire provided all these opportunities that helped me develop into the teacher I am today.
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Where can the teaching - French program lead me after graduation?
UW-Eau Claire is known for producing top-notch teachers — and after graduation, you'll be one of them. Upon completion of the French teaching program, you’ll earn the licensure necessary to teach French in elementary, middle and high school (Pre-K-12) classrooms. You'll also join our long and proud history of Blugold alumni who go on to change lives — sharing their love of language and passion for education along the way.
Example Careers
- Tourism
- Social Services
- Government
- Education
- Global Higher Education
- Translation and Interpretation
- Library or Museum work
- Consulting/Strategic Communications
- International Business
- Health Professions
Recent Graduates
French Teacher
Fond Du Lac School District
High School Teacher
Williams Bay School System
English and French Teacher
Hastings High School
Special Education Teacher
Menomonie Middle School
Curriculum within the teaching - French program will help you to master speaking, writing and communicating in French. You'll also explore the many factors that affect the school performance of second-language learners, giving you better insight into teaching techniques and how to best reach your students. A wide variety of electives, including directed studies and independent study classes, allow you to personalize your studies and explore the topics that most interest you.
Here are a few courses in Teaching - French at UW-Eau Claire.
FREN 325
Pronunciation
A study of the spelling-to-sound system through the interpretation of original authentic resources to increase listening and speaking accuracy.
FREN 335
Cinema
A reinforcement of intermediate-level language skills and cultural competence through film.
FREN 340
Professional Communication
A focus on specialized language and practices in the French-speaking professional world for increased communicative and cultural competence.
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