Modern Languages and Literatures K-12

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The Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) at Oakland University is an extended program of study leading to certification. Students in this program must complete the requirements for a B.A. degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. The department offers the following liberal arts majors as part of the secondary teacher education program: French, German, Japanese and Spanish. Generally, eligibility for admission to the STEP requires a GPA of 3.00 in both the major and minor, and an overall GPA of 2.80. No single major or minor course grade may be below 2.0.

An Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) score of advanced-low (intermediate-high for Chinese and Japanese) is also required. After September 1, 2017, an official ACTFL OPI rating will be required. Second undergraduate degree candidates completing major and/or minors may be required to complete additional course work at Oakland University beyond the stated minimums.

Complete the French, German, Japanese or Spanish B.A. major requirements

Complete the following sequence of undergraduate course work in education to include

SED 3000 - Introduction to Secondary Education ( 4) (must be completed prior to STEP application)
DLL 4197 - Digital Technologies in the Secondary Classroom (4) or DLL 4196 Digital Technologies in the Elementary Classroom (must be completed prior to the final internship semester)
RDG 4238 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas (4) (must be completed prior to the final internship semester)
FE 3010 - Educational Psychology for K-12 Educators (4) (must be completed prior to the final internship semester)
EED 3001 - Managing the Classroom Community for U.S. Diverse Learners (4)
SED 4100 - ST: Teaching Secondary in the Minor Methods (4) (must be completed prior to the final internship semester)
SE 4401 - Introduction to Students with Special Needs (4)

Also required

EED 4240 - Foreign Language Teaching Methods in Elementary and Middle School (3)
SED 4200 - ST: Teaching Secondary of the Major Methods (3 OR 4)
SED 4952 - Internship in Secondary Education (4 TO 12)

Additional program information

Further details on program and admission requirements and procedures can be found in the School of Education and Human Services portion of the catalog and by consulting advisers in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures and the School of Education and Human Services advising office, 363 Pawley Hall, (248) 370-4182.

Regression Policy

Students will not receive credit for a lower sequence course after successful completion of a more advanced level course. For example, students will not receive credit for FRH 1140 (or transfer course equivalent) if taken after successful completion of FRH 1150.