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French for Teacher Licensure

Add French to the subjects you are licensed to teach. This licensure minor is for candidates with primary licensure in another Secondary Education subject and prepares you to teach French at the K-12 levels.

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Degree Level
Minor
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Postsecondary, Language, Teachers

Why Study French for Teacher Licensure at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."
Abbey McCord
French for Teacher Licensure | Class of 2025
Abbey McCord, French for Teacher Licensure at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
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Hands-On Experience, French for Teacher Licensure students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Interested in teaching French but your primary teaching major is in another area? EIU offers a licensure minor for candidates who are obtaining primary licensure in another subject area in Secondary Education. To complete the minor, you need 21 hours of courses beyond 1101 in French, 3 hours of WLS/F/G 3401 Cadet Teaching and 3 hours of WLE 3400 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages.

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Career Outcomes

  • Education Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Foreign Language & Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Middle School Teachers
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Preschool Teachers
  • Kindergarten Teachers
  • Elementary School Teachers
  • Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, & English as a Second Language Instructors

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Social

Connect With Us

Christiane Eydt-Beebe
Associate Professor of German & Associate Chair of the School of English and World Languages
ckeydt@eiu.edu
1159 Coleman Hall
217-581-5562
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Jessica Tindira
Senior Instructor of French & Interim Director of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
jltindira@eiu.edu
1351 Coleman Hall
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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