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May 16, 2026
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2026-2027 Graduate Catalog
World Languages and Cultures, World Languages and Cultures 6-12 Teacher Licensure Concentration, M.A.T.
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Dr. Kari Neely, Program Director
(615) 898-2283
Kari.Neely@mtsu.edu
World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures offers the Master of Arts in Teaching in World Languages and Cultures and the Master of Arts in Teaching in World Languages and Cultures 6-12 Teacher Licensure Concentration. A minor is also offered at the graduate level. Students who would like to minor in world languages should determine the requirements in consultation with an advisor based on their major curriculum.
This degree is intended to prepare native and non-native speakers of world languages for careers in world language teaching. Language choices include French, German, or Spanish.
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Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Master of Arts in Teaching in World Languages and Cultures program, applicants must have earned at least 24 semester hours in a single world language. Students may complete up to 6 hours of these as undergraduate hours while concurrently enrolled in the graduate program. Native speakers must consult with the graduate director regarding this requirement. Application Procedures
All application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies. Applicant must - submit an application with the appropriate application fee (online at http://mtsu.edu/catalog/apply). Once this initial application has been accepted, the applicant will receive instructions on how to enter the graduate portal to submit additional materials.
- submit two letters of reference;
- submit official transcripts of all previous college work.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Arts in Teaching in World Languages and Cultures 6-12 Teacher Licensure Concentration requires completion of 36 semester hours. Candidate must - complete 36 semester hours including world language proficiency courses as listed below; no more than 30 percent of the total degree hours dual-listed as undergraduate/graduate hours can be counted toward the degree;
- complete common portfolio assignments in the required courses;
- complete a professional education component approved by the chair of the Department of Leadership, Development, and Educational Systems;
- achieve an oral proficiency level in the target language of at least “Advanced” and a written proficiency level of “Advanced High” on the ACTFL scale; students should consult the world languages graduate director for additional information on this requirement.
Curriculum: World Languages and Cultures 6-12 Teacher Licensure
The following illustrates the coursework requirements. Required courses (9 hours)
World Language Proficiency (15 hours)
- At least 9 hours (and up to 15 hours) must be taken at the 5000 or 6000 level in French (FREN), German (GERM), or Spanish (SPAN) and selected in consultation with an advisor.
- Up to 6 hours of FL/WLLC coursework may be selected as guided electives with the approval of an advisor.
Teacher Licensure (12 hours)
To pursue teacher licensure in Tennessee, candidates should consult an advisor in the Department of Leadership, Development, and Educational Systems regarding the courses required for degree completion. |
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