World Languages Education MAT

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Our World Languages Education MAT fosters multilingualism in the next generation.

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Prepare for K–12 world language certification in our MAT program.

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If you have a bachelor’s degree and already speak French, Portuguese or Spanish, you will emerge from our program prepared to teach students to become multilingual, multi-literate and ready for full participation in the world.

Designed for You

  • for individuals with a degree in French, Portuguese or Spanish language/literature who wish to pursue teacher certification
  • for working professionals with a liberal arts background who speak French, Portuguese or Spanish and wish to pursue teacher certification
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The RIC Advantage

Along with coursework, in this program you'll engage with local language communities through multiple field placements in K-12 classrooms and community-based settings. You'll also have many opportunities to learn and practice advocacy for language education at the local, state and national levels.

89%
of faculty hold terminal degrees in their fields.
$300M
More than $300 million has been invested in campus upgrades & renovations in the past 5 years.
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In the Department of Educational Studies, we teach you how children grow and develop and help you to use that knowledge to create learning environments and experiences that will benefit children for life.