Admission is limited and competitive.
Portuguese certification program applicants may be grouped with applicants to the Spanish certification program for selection purposes. See Admission Procedures under Secondary Education. Degree candidates must meet senior and major residency requirements. A major of 40 credits includes 16 credits at the 300-599 level, including 4 credits in composition and conversation. Students interested in Portuguese certification should be prepared to student teach in a second major, usually Spanish, because placement in Portuguese may not be possible.