World Language Education (MA)

Program Description

Not Leading to New York State Teacher Certification

The 31-credit MA program in World Language Education prepares graduates with the skills and strategies they need to teach Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish to college-aged and adult learners. Students explore pedagogical theories and methods, study applied linguistics, and complete a practicum internship teaching a world language to adult learners. This program does not lead to teacher certification.

Admissions

Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components:

• Résumé/CV
• Statement of Purpose
• Letters of Recommendation
• Transcripts
• Proficiency in English

See NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions.

See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Program Requirements

Sample Plan of Study

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:

1. Identify and apply teaching methods that provoke critical thought and inquiry-based learning.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of urban educational environments and identify the social, cultural, and economic factors that influence learning.
3. Develop and implement innovative classroom strategies and curricula.

Policies

Department of Teaching and Learning

Policy on Academic Progress

Students are expected to maintain satisfactory progress each semester per Steinhardt’s policy on academic progress. The minimum required GPA for satisfactory academic progress is a 3.0 (equivalent to a B) for Master’s and Advanced Certificate students in the Department of Teaching and Learning. A grade minimum of B- in student teaching seminar courses is required for students in teacher certification track programs.

Students with a grade point average below this will be considered not making satisfactory progress and will be reviewed by the Steinhardt Committee on Student Progress. Please review Steinhardt’s Academic Policies and Procedures page for more information.

Pass/Fail Grading Option

NYU Policies

University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages.

Steinhardt Academic Policies

Additional academic policies can be found the Steinhardt academic policies page.