This secondary-level certification program in Japanese is offered in conjunction with the Department of East Asian Languages and Literature. See Admission Procedures under Secondary Education. Degree candidates must meet senior and major residency requirements.
Oral proficiency needs to be verified prior to student teaching.
Students must spend at least one academic year living in Japan. Participation in an intensive immersion experience is one of the most important and meaningful ways of developing competence in a foreign language. Contact the East Asian Language and Literature department for information regarding this requirement. Liberal Studies Requirements Return to Top See Teacher Certification Liberal Studies Requirements section for detailed course requirements. Major Course Work Return to Top Minimum 38 credits.