Admission to the Teacher Education Program in Foreign Languages: French or Spanish
(BA in Modern Language & Culture: Concentration II)

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Timing is crucial for success. Students interested in pursuing a degree in Modern Language & Culture (ML&C) with a concentration in foreign language education (Concentration II: Teacher Certification) should schedule an appointment with an advisor in the Department of Foreign Languages as early as possible (French or Spanish: Dr. William Griffin). In order to apply for admission to the program, students must meet all the teacher education admission requirements of the Bagwell College of Education and the additional program requirements of the Department of Foreign Languages.

Before you can enroll in professional education courses (INED 3304, FLED 3303, FLED 4410, etc.), you must be formally admitted to teacher education at KSU. Applications for admission are available in the Office of the Teacher Education Admission, 3rd floor of Kennesaw Hall, or online at

http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/teac/requirement.html

In order to meet the minimum requirements for admission to teacher education programs*, candidates must have:

• Submitted an application with requisite signatures.
• Satisfied an employment criminal history clearance through KSU
• Completed at least 45 semester hours of accredited college coursework.
• Achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.75 for all attempted hours in the system core curriculum and lower division courses as required for teacher preparation programs.
• Achieved an adjusted or cumulative GPA of 2.75 for all completed coursework at Kennesaw State University.
• Completed ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102 with grades of C or higher.
• Passed the Regents' examination.
• Passed or exempted the GACE™ basic skills assessment.
• Completed EDUC 2110** with a grade of C or higher.
• Received two positive faculty recommendations, one of which must be from the applicant's EDUC 2110 instructor.
• Received positive evaluations in field experiences.
• Exhibited responsible, professional behavior in all classes, field experiences, and interactions with peers and faculty.
• Exhibited potential for success in the program.
• Been approved for admission by the Admission and Academic Standing Committee of the applicant's proposed degree program.

*Actual admission criteria are determined by matriculation date.
**Or approved Teacher Cadet or Teacher Apprenticeship Program.

Additional criteria for admission to the FLED program include:

• An oral interview in the target language with Dr. Bernardy (Spanish; abernard@kennesaw.edu ) or Dr. Griffin (French; wgriffin@kennesaw.edu ). It is best to schedule this interview near the completion of the 2002 intermediate courses (FREN 2002/SPAN 2002). The taped interview takes about 30 minutes and is evaluated by the faculty in the Department of Foreign Languages.
• An evaluation from the instructors of your two most recent French or Spanish courses, assessing your skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, as well as your potential for success in the program. If you've not had any courses at the 3000-level, one evaluation from FREN 2002 or SPAN 2002 will suffice. Click here to obtain the form, deliver it to your instructor who will submit it to the FLED Coordinator.
• Grades in French or Spanish courses taken at KSU.

Other requirements:

• Submit a signed and notarized Criminal History Consent Form so that a background check can be conducted by Kennesaw State University. Applications cannot be reviewed until criminal history clearance has been obtained.
• Pay a non-refundable undergraduate Admission to Teacher Education Application Fee of $20.00. Payments for the Admission to Teacher Education Application Fee must be paid at the Bursar's Office using check or money order only.
• Approval by the FLED Admission and Academic Standing Committee.

After completing all of the above and conferring with your advisor, you will be ready to submit your application to the PTEU Admission Coordinator in the Teacher Education Advising Center (TEAC, room KHE 3018). A copy of the Bursar’s Office receipt and the Criminal History Consent Form must accompany the application.

DEADLINES:

Summer: February 15
Fall: April 15
Spring: September 15

Updated June 2, 2007