The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers undergraduate and graduate Foreign Language Education classes every semester. Students who would like to major in Foreign Language Education (French or Spanish), or would like to obtain a M.A. in Education should make an appointment with the DFLL Foreign Language Education faculty advisor to discuss the requirements and different possibilities. The program is a collaborative effort between the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures (School of Arts and Humanities) and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (School of Education). The different possibilities are the following:

•  Major in Foreign Language Education (French or Spanish)

-A double major in Foreign Languages is required for all undergraduate Foreign Language Education majors.

-Students studying within this option must take 30 credit hours of Spanish or French   above 199, of which 9 hours must be at the 400 level. For a course listing go to http://www.uab.edu/foreignlang/spanish_academics.html  and http://www.uab.edu/foreignlang/Frenchcourses.html

•  M.A. in Education (French or Spanish)

Traditional Masters Program (Class A Program)

-At least 1/3 of the program shall be teaching field courses (12 hours from 500 level Spanish or French courses). For a course listing go to http://www.uab.edu/foreignlang/spanish_academics.html and http://www.uab.edu/foreignlang/Frenchcourses.html

-EHS 611 Advanced Special Methods for Teaching Foreign Languages (3 hours)

-Students must take Comprehensive Examinations upon completing all course work. Comprehensive exams for the FL section are schedule only twice a year, fall and spring. NO COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS IN FL WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR THE SUMMER TERM . Applications can be picked up from and turned in to EB 116 two semesters prior to taking the exam.

-Students must complete a Student Teaching semester at the end of all class work. Students cannot take other classes while they are doing Student Teaching. Aplication deadline is always in January, the year prior to Student Teaching. Applications can be picked up from the Office of Clinical Experiences.

Alternative Masters Program

The purpose of the Non-Traditional or Alternative Masters Program is to permit an individual who has completed a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a non-teacher education program, to complete a Class A program at the knowledge and skill level above that which is required for individuals who hold a Class B certification. The program is also available for certified teachers who want to change their certification area. Students who complete the Alternative Masters Program in Foreign Language Education at UAB will receive a master's degree in education (MAE) with an emphasis in Spanish or French, and will be eligible to apply to the Alabama State Department of Education for a Class A (master's level) certificate.

-At least 1/3 of the program shall be teaching field courses (12 hours from 500 level Spanish or French courses). For a course listing go to http://www.uab.edu/foreignlang/spanish_academics.html and http://www.uab.edu/foreignlang/Frenchcourses.html

-EHS 611 Advanced Special Methods for Teaching Foreign Languages (3 hours).

-Students must take Comprehensive Examinations upon completing all course work. Comprehensive exams for the FL section are schedule only twice a year, fall and spring. NO COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS IN FL WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR THE SUMMER TERM . Applications can be picked up from and turned in to EB 116 two semesters prior to taking the exam.

-Students must complete a Student Teaching semester at the end of all class work. Students cannot take other classes while they are doing Student Teaching. Aplication deadline is always in January, the year prior to Student Teaching. Applications can be picked up from the Office of Clinical Experiences.

For more information or advising in FL Education make an appointment with Dr. Krista Chambless(kristachambless@uab.edu) or by phone at (205) 934-1828.

For more information on any of the Education programs please contact:

Office of Student Services:
Cecilia Pierce (cpierce@uab.edu) skeith@uab.edu

Certification Officer/Graduate Advisor:
Deborah Blackstone (dbstone@uab.edu)

Undergraduate Academic Advisor:
Abby Westerhold (awesterhold@uab.edu)
Jennifer Hogan (jhogan@uab.edu)

Office of Clinical Experiences:
Diane Hedgepeth (dhedge@uab.edu).

Download the Study Guide for Comprehensive Exams (as of 16 February 2004)
PLEASE NOTE: Undergraduate students graduating either with a degree in Foreign Language Education or a double major in Educa