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2016-2017 University Catalog

Foreign Language: Arabic Licensure Graduate Certificate


Banner Code:  E1-CERG-ARAL

College: College of Education and Human Development  
Department: Graduate School of Education 

About the Certificate


This 27-credit certificate is designed to provide an interdisciplinary, theory­-based course of study for initial licensure candidates and provisionally licensed teachers. It is intended to assist students in developing a reflective stance toward practice and to enhance their ability to address critical issues in language and learning. It also intends to advance their fundamental understanding about language, technology, pedagogy, and culture, as well as issues related to diversity in schools and in society at large.

This graduate certificate may be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis.

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see the Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

Internship Options


A six-credit, 15-week daytime internship, EDCI 790 , is required for completion of the state-approved licensure program.  Both elementary and middle school or secondary school placements are required. Two options are available to meet the needs of most individuals:

  • Placement Internship: One semester, daytime internship in the classroom of a cooperating teacher. Intern assumes co-teaching and independent teaching responsibilities. 
  • On-the-Job Internship: Available only to students who are employed as full-time foreign language teachers and are teaching the certificate language in an accredited school.

Total: 27 credits