Master of Arts in Foreign Languages, Cultures, and Literatures (FLCL)

MA - MAEd Simultaneous Degrees (with K-12 licensure)

Those who wish to earn degrees in second language education and in Hispanic or French-Francophone Studies may pursue both the MA and MAEd simultaneously. Up to 15 hours of coursework may be counted toward both degrees.

The program includes licensure for K-12 teaching in Virginia (also recognized in 37 other states). Those who complete both degrees will also be qualified to teach French or Spanish at a community college or university. Graduates may also wish to pursue a PhD program in the language or in education.

This simultaneous degree program may be completed in under three years of full-time enrollment, including some summer courses.

Admission requirements

  • Minimum undergraduate overall GPA of 3.0.
  • If the applicant's native language is not English, a TOEFL score of 600 (paper) or 250 (computer-based) or 100 (IBT).
  • At least 18 undergraduate hours of course credit in French or Spanish at the advanced level.

    • Applicants whose undergraduate degrees were earned in other fields, or who otherwise do not meet the 18-hour requirement, but who provide evidence of capacity to pursue graduate study, may be offered admission into the program with conditional status. Applicants in this category may be asked to appear for a personal interview and to take an appropriate exam. They may also be asked to make up undergraduate deficiencies before being advanced to degree status.

  • Passing score on the Praxis I or alternative SAT or ACT scores.
  • Passing score on the Praxis II.
  • Score of at least Advanced on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview. In exceptional cases students may be admitted with a score of Intermediate High, but the level of Advanced must be achieved prior to student teaching.

Admission procedures

Candidates must apply to both the MA program in Foreign Languages, Cultures, and Literatures and to the MAEd in Second Language Education. Please indicate in your application that you are interested in the simultaneous MA-MAEd.

Degree requirements

  • 57-66 credit hours (depending on track).
  • Second Language Education electronic portfolio (MAEd).
  • Thesis or comprehensive exam (FLCL MA).

  • While enrolled but prior to student teaching, students must:

    • Score at least Advanced on the ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test.
    • Score Advanced on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview if the score when admitted was Intermediate High.
    • Pass the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment.

Click here for detailed course requirements (.pdf document).

 

Contact: MA.FLCL@vt.edu