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German for Teacher Licensure

Also offered as: German for Teacher Licensure (Minor)

Prepare to teach German while developing your proficiency and exploring the language and cultures of the German-speaking world. Small classes, close faculty mentoring, and hands-on teaching experiences will help you build the skills and confidence to engage your own future students.

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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
Language, Postsecondary, Teachers, Interpreters, Translators
German for Teacher Licensure students at EIU

Why Study German for Teacher Licensure at EIU?

  • Save time and money. Earn college credit for qualifying AP scores, the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy, and prior language proficiency.
  • Teach early. Gain hands-on experience with young learners before student teaching.
  • Get personal mentoring. Learn in small classes with faculty who know you and your goals.
  • Enter a high-need field. Illinois schools regularly contact us looking for language teachers.
  • Study abroad. Strengthen your German and experience the culture 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
German for Teacher Licensure | Class of 2025
Abbey McCord, German for Teacher Licensure at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Teach German to young learners in our after-school language program.
  • Work as a paid German 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 German language and culture.
  • Participate in professional language-teaching conferences and build connections with educators in the field.
Hands-On Experience, German for Teacher Licensure students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The B.A. in German with Teacher Licensure prepares you to teach German at the K-12 levels, and it fits students who love the German language and want to share it with young learners. You will combine advanced study of German language and culture with professional education coursework while developing your language proficiency, gaining teaching experience and preparing for Illinois licensure.

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$77,010
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

  • Foreign Language & Literature…
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Interpreters & Translators

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook Average OutlookO*NET doesn't currently flag any of the careers linked to this program as Bright Outlook. That doesn't mean jobs aren't out there. It just means these careers aren't expected to grow quickly, don't have 75,000 or more projected openings, and aren't new and emerging.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
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
2175813021, 2175815562
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Angela Vietto
Professor of English and Chair, Department of English
arvietto@eiu.edu
3341
217-581-2428
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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