Eastern University's Certification in World Language Education (PK-12) program prepares excellent teachers and educational practitioners who can serve in a variety of school settings. Students are trained to communicate effectively, think critically, embrace cultural and linguistic diversity, utilize technology appropriately, practice inclusive interventions, learn independently and collaboratively, and serve competently in their chosen field. 

Admissions & Retention Requirements

Course Requirements

LANGUAGE CERTIFICATION COURSES (27 CREDITS)

Course NumberCourse NameCredit
EDUC 200Foundations of Education3
EDUC 201Introduction to Special Education3
EDUC 202Assessment and Evaluation3
EDUC 204WInclusive Education3
EDUC 211Educational Psychology3
EDUC 234Child and Adolescent Development3
EDUC 403Reading and Writing Across the Content Area3
EDUC 408Education Seminar with Field Experience (110 hours)3
LANG 350Teaching of Modern Language and ESL3

PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER (15 CREDITS)

Course NumberCourse NameCredit
EDUC 410Student Teaching12
EDUC 420Seminar in Student Teaching3

Please check the State Authorizations page to determine if Eastern University’s program fulfills your state credentialing requirements. Students who seek similar credentialing in states other than Pennsylvania are advised to contact the appropriate credentialing agency within their home state to seek information and additional guidance about credentialing in your state of residence. Additional state or local district requirements may exist for field placements in this state. Out-of-state student placements cannot be guaranteed by the program or the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Students are responsible for following all state and local district requirements and regulations for their field placement.