Overview

In the Linguistics- French Linguistics- PreK-12 Teacher Education program at University of Southern Maine you will develop expertise in linguistics and fluency in French or Spanish and prepare to be an engaging and resourceful French or Spanish teacher.

Key Facts

Gain more student-teaching experience than any other Maine-based teacher preparation program.
Excel with academic advising and professional development — from course selection to the student teaching internship.
Work closely with faculty and receive one-on-one individualized attention through community involvement and grant-funded research programs.

Immerse yourself in the language through exposure at community events and weekly round tables arranged by department faculty.

Flexible career options

Upon graduation, you’ll qualify for teacher certification in public school grades PreK-12 through the Maine Department of Education. Nationally accredited, the Maine certification qualifications are transferable to many other states.

You could go into these careers:

Tour Guides and Escorts
Interpreters and Translators
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Travel Guides
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Linguistic Structure of French

Second Language Acquisition and Bilingualism

Two Languages, One Mind

Syntax

Phonology and Morphology

Phonetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

We accept and review applications throughout the year on a rolling admission cycle.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Gorham, United States

Disciplines

Teaching Linguistics View 453 other Bachelors in Linguistics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form
Official transcripts of your education history
Completed personal statement/essay (recommended)
Submit your official secondary school transcripts, exam certificates, and any college-level transcripts including certified English translations
Provide financial documentation that shows you are able to support educational and living costs
Submit US $50 application fee (except Canadian applicants)
Submit an official evaluation of college-level transcripts approved by one of the following transcript analysis agencies:
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27930 USD / year

≈ 27930 USD / year
Out-of-State

27930 USD / year

≈ 27930 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9480 USD / year

≈ 9480 USD / year

Living costs

Gorham

United States

1370 - 2127 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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