Secondary Education - French University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Overview

The Secondary Education - French programme at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln provides a comprehensive pathway for aspiring educators to gain professional certification. This degree focuses on developing high-level linguistic proficiency alongside the practical skills required to manage diverse modern language classrooms.

Students engage in a rigorous academic schedule that balances humanities coursework with professional education requirements. The programme is designed to ensure that graduates can effectively make French language content accessible to secondary school students while maintaining a respectful and productive learning environment.

Why Secondary Education - French at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

The College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is renowned for its long-standing history of excellence in teacher preparation. A hallmark of the programme is the emphasis on experiential learning through early field placements in both public and private schools.

Students benefit from a nationally recognised teacher education framework that prioritises hands-on experience. The university provides dedicated facilities and support through the CEHS Career Centre, where specialist coaches assist students in securing practicum roles and preparing for their future teaching careers.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 30330 per year
• National fee: USD 30330 per year
• Local fee: USD 11100 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to build both linguistic expertise and teaching competency. Modules may include:

French Language and Culture

• Literary French
• Themes in French Literature, Culture, Film, and Theater
• Advanced Grammar and Conversation
• Advanced Communication and Writing
• French Phonetics and Pronunciation
• Avant-Garde: Music, Art, and Ideas in Modern France
• Historical Highlights of French Queerness
• The Environment and the French-Speaking World
• Body Language: Love, Politics, and the Self in French Literature
• Teaching Matters
• Instructional Technology
• Multicultural Education
• School and Society
• Adolescent Development for Education
• Special Education
• Teaching Multilingual Learners in Content Areas
• Learning and Teaching Principles and Practices: Secondary Modern Languages
• Curriculum Principles and Practices Secondary Modern Languages
• Secondary Student Teaching Seminar

Careers with Secondary Education - French

Graduates are primarily prepared for roles as French language teachers within middle schools and high schools. Upon successful completion of the programme and the required state examinations, students are eligible for a teaching certificate from the Nebraska Department of Education.

Beyond the classroom, the skills gained in cross-cultural communication and instructional design allow graduates to pursue opportunities in educational administration or community-based language programmes. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln supports these transitions through dedicated career coaching and professional networking events.