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French for Teacher Licensure

Also offered as: Minor

Develop the language, cultural, and teaching skills to become a confident and effective French teacher. Through small classes, close faculty mentoring, and early classroom experience, you’ll build the proficiency and practical teaching skills you need to lead your own French classroom.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts with Teacher Licensure
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 38 in Major
Careers
Postsecondary, Language, Teachers
French for Teacher Licensure students at EIU

Why Study French for Teacher Licensure at EIU?

  • Earn college credit for qualifying AP scores, the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy, and prior language proficiency
  • Gain hands-on experience with young learners before student teaching
  • Learn in small classes with faculty who know you and your goals
  • Illinois schools regularly contact us looking for language teachers
  • Strengthen your French and experience Francophone cultures firsthand
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"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

  • Teach French to young learners in our after-school language program
  • Work as a paid French tutor and support beginning language students
  • Help organize Culture Days and lead language and cultural activities for area high school students
  • Study abroad and immerse yourself in a French-speaking culture
  • Participate in professional language-teaching conferences and build connections with educators in the field
Hands-On Experience, French for Teacher Licensure students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Teaching French is a rewarding career, and qualified language teachers are in demand. Schools in Illinois regularly contact our program looking for French teachers and asking about upcoming graduates. At EIU, you will combine advanced study of French language and Francophone cultures with professional education coursework. Dedicated faculty mentor you as you develop your proficiency, gain teaching experience and prepare for licensure.

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$54,548
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Education Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Foreign Language & Literature…
  • Middle School Teachers
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Preschool Teachers
  • Kindergarten Teachers
  • Elementary School Teachers
  • Adult Basic Education, Adult…

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Openings: Employers are expected to need at least 75,000 people for this career over the next several years. That count includes new jobs created by growth and spots opened when workers move on.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit SocialSocial interest typeYou like helping people. This work centers on supporting others by helping, teaching, advising or serving them.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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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
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Old Main
217-581-2223
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