PackTeach Secondary Education and French, B.A./B.A. in Ed.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge in teaching French and Secondary Education in 7-12 level in schools by developing detailed lesson plans and units that reflect the theory and practice of world languages pedagogy paired with alternatives to the traditional approaches to curriculum development and implementation. (C)
• apply inclusive practices that include learners from diverse perspectives and learning styles that show an understanding of French and Secondary Education in both its concrete and abstract formats through problem-solving, creative analysis, and critical thinking skills to formulate alternative scenarios. (CT, QR)
• describe the scholarly discipline of French through the expansion of linguistic and cultural knowledge; understanding of perspectives, practices, and products of the Francophone world; and the practice of critical inquiry and apply that knowledge to educational settings.
• achieve a basic mastery and scholarly competence in the academic endeavors of French and Secondary Education.

Contact Information

Students should contact the College of Education and Human Development Student Advising Center, WRB 2005
(775) 784-4298
https://www.unr.edu/education/academic-programs/degrees-and-programs/secondary-education

AND

College of Liberal Arts Student Center: https://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/student-resources/academic-advising
Thompson Building 101
(775) 682-8745

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno

Use the transfer agreement  and the degree planner (available by clicking  at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.

If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement  if available. If neither is available, access Transferology to assist in your planning.

Graduation Requirements

• Total Units | 120
• Cumulative GPA | 2.75
• University GPA | 2.0
• Major GPA | 2.75
• Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
• Major Residency Requirement | 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
• Upper-Division Requirement | 42 Upper-Division Units

I. Core General Education Requirements (24-27 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy   .”

Students in this major must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

II. Additional Core Requirements (0 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

III. Additional College Requirements (6-20 units)

Units may vary depending on initial course placement in foreign language coursework.

IV. Major Requirement (72 units)

In French, all units must be 300 - 400 level, with the exception of FREN 221 French Culture. Twelve of the 33 required units must be completed on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.

V. Minor Requirements (0 Units)

If a student drops out of BA Ed portion of program and wants to retain BA FREN, declaration and completion of a minor would then be required.

VI. Electives (6 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule