Our nationally accredited German Teacher Education major prepares graduates for K-12 teaching while offering a dynamic interdisciplinary approach for exploring the German-speaking world.
You'll have the opportunity to study literature, examine fairy tales or popular song texts, and learn about the latest developments in the European Union. German coursework prepares students to achieve Advanced-Low or higher proficiency, an endeavor supported by study abroad programs in Paderborn or Bonn, Germany. Co-curricular activities, carried out by the German Club and the German Honor Society, also help students develop their speaking skills and learn more about German-speaking communities.
German Teacher Education majors acquire skill sets that prepare them for K-12 classroom teaching. The hands-on experiences during pedagogy coursework prepare German teacher candidates to succeed in their future teaching career, while reaching a variety of diverse learners. The skills developed during coursework and clinical experiences make graduates of this program ready to meet the challenges of teaching in the 21st century and in a variety of environments.
Upon successful completion of their degree, our graduates are certified to teach K-12 German in Illinois, as well as in 32 other states with reciprocity agreements. Career outlook for graduates remains promising. In fact, school principals around the state regularly contact the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in search of qualified job candidates.
Approximately 100,000 people in this country work in the field of foreign language teaching. Over two-thirds teach in Jr. & Sr. High Schools, and the rest in colleges and universities, elementary schools and commercial and government-operated language schools with the greatest number teaching Spanish. In addition, a substantial number teach English to those who speak other languages as their native tongue. The teaching of English to speakers of other languages also offers expanding opportunities for employment abroad in government, academic & volunteer programs.
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Olanna Pullen | 223 Bone Student Center | olpulle@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-2200 |
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Nancy Ferrill | nferrill@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-7960 | Student Teacher Supervisor |
Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!
Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!
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2.96 - 3.67
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Laura Edwards | Stevenson Hall 231B | lcedwar@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-3279 |
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Applications are always accepted.
Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.
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Laura Edwards | Stevenson Hall 231B | lcedwar@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-3279 |