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Bachelor Of Arts – Adolescence Education: French Initial Certification (7-12)
Access the complete curriculum for the BA, Adolescence Education: French, from the Modern Languages Department section of the Daemen catalogue.
The French program is designed to cultivate fluency in the French language and understanding and appreciation of French literature and culture. The sequence of course offerings is intentionally flexible and allows students a number of options from which to choose. All Language majors are required to complete an international experience in a country where the major language is the official language. The program culminates in the completion of a Senior project, the topic of which is selected in consultation with ones advisor.
Education Courses
It is recommended that EDU203 be taken before EDU237, although they may be taken together. A student who has earned a C- or less in EDU237 in his/her first two attempts will be dismissed from the teacher certification program.
Although not a required course of this program, students preparing for certification may consider completing an additional course entitled EDU327 Teaching to the Standards. If taken, it must be done concurrently with student teaching.
Senior Project
Students complete 4 credits: FRE442 Senior Project Research and 443 Senior Project. Students take FRE442 and, in the subsequent semester, take FRE443.
Following is a suggested course sequence for your program. Courses may be offered as indicated and/or at other times. Consult your Advisor for further direction and planning.
Course Loads
Maximum of 17 credits allowed for 6 semesters; 2 18-credit hour semesters are allowed at no additional tuition charge. Additional course loads are allowed for students who achieve Dean's List. Consult the Dean's List section of the Daemen catalogue for details on the Dean's List privilege.
Year 1
LEARNING COMMUNITIES are generally completed in the first year (LC1 in the 1st semester; LC2 in the 2nd semester)
First Semester
Second Semester
- Learning Community 2 (6)
- EDU203 Learning Theory (3)
- 200 level FRE course (3)
- Second Language: 102 or 106 (3)
- Total Credits (15)
Year 2
First Semester
Second Semester
AND TAKE 21 CREDITS AS FOLLOWS: CMP311 Advanced English Composition (3); SED270 Introduction to Nature & Educational Needs of Children with Disabilities (3); SOC243 Child Welfare Policy & Services (3); 12 credits selected in the Major and/or Core Electives and/or Free Electives. Total credits per year = 33.
N.B.: If you are anticipating completing your international experience for the full year of Year 3 or in the Spring semester of Year 3 you MUST take EDU314 Promoting English Language Arts in the Spring semester of Year 2, as it is only offered in the Spring. When planning ANY international experience be sure to check with your advisor about the scheduling of any required EDU courses you will need upon return.
Year 3
First Semester
Second Semester
AND TAKE 18 CREDITS AS FOLLOWS: Major and/or Core Electives and/or Free Electives. Total credits per year=31. May be taken in other semesters.
Year 4
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION COURSE: Although not a required course of this program, students preparing for certification may consider completing an additional course entitled EDU327 Teaching to the Standards. If taken, it must be done concurrently with student teaching.
First Semester
Second Semester
- EDU479 St Tchg & Seminar at the Early Secondary Level (7-9) (6)
- EDU480 St Tchg & Seminar at the Secondary Level (10-12) (6)
AND TAKE 12 CREDITS AS FOLLOWS: Major and/or Core Electives and/or Free Electives. Total Credits per year = 33.
*FRE443 Senior Project must be completed before the student teaching semester.