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Nov 16, 2024
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Graduate Catalog 2021-2022
Adolescent French - MA / Advanced Certificate
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The master’s and advanced certificate programs prepare candidates to teach French in grades 7-12 to students of diverse backgrounds, abilities and interests. These programs are not designed for individuals who already have NYS certification in French 7-12.
The master’s program (Academic Plan: FRENAE-MA) is for applicants with no prior NYS certificate. The advanced certificate program (Academic Plan: FREAE-AC) is a post-master’s program for applicants with no prior NYS certificate.
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Admission Requirements
Master’s Degree
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution acceptable to Hunter College with an overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 and a major in French with a grade point average of 3.0, with a minimum of 18 credits in French and Francophone literature above the intermediate level.
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- Applicants who do not have a French major but have a liberal arts and science major (or interdisciplinary liberal arts or science concentration) of at least 30 credits may take a French literature exam designed and administered by the Department of Romance Languages. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the department’s test of French literature, which will be graded by the department.
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- General education core in the liberal arts and sciences to include: artistic expression; communication; information retrieval; concepts in history and social sciences; humanities; a language other than English; scientific and mathematical processes; and written analysis and expression.
- Two professional references to be included with the application for matriculation.
- An essay to be completed as part of the application for matriculation.
- Oral proficiency at the Advanced Low level on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) Advanced Level Check Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).
- Submission of official score report on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), except applicants who are certified teachers or school administrators and hold a graduate degree.
Advanced Certificate
- An undergraduate major of at least 30 credits in French, and a master’s degree in the content area with a GPA of at least 3.3 from an accredited institution.
- General education core in the liberal arts and sciences to include: artistic expression; communication; information retrieval; concepts in history and social sciences; humanities; a language other than English; scientific and mathematical processes; and written analysis and expression.
- Two professional references.
- A personal statement.
- Oral proficiency at the Advanced Low level on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) Advanced Level Check Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).
- Submission of official score report on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), except applicants who are certified teachers or school administrators and hold a graduate degree.
Progress Standards
- Minimum GPA for Retention - Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain at Hunter College. Students whose grades fall below this standard are required to raise their GPAs to at least 3.0 within one semester.
- No F in the first two semesters—students who receive a grade of F or WU in any course in the first two semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program.
- Progress holds due to Incomplete Grades - Students with two or more INCs will not be allowed to register for any courses.
- Key Course Performance Standards
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Students must receive a grade of at least a B in key program courses.
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Students who receive a grade of F or WU in key program courses may not continue in the program.
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Key Program Courses are identified by the label (KC) in the course title.
Course of Study
Academic Plans
- Master’s Degree: FRENAE-MA
- Advanced Certificate: FREAE-AC
Total Credits:
- FRENAE-MA: 40-41
- FREAE-AC: 26-27
Education Courses
For Advanced Certificate and Master’s Degree Programs
26-27 credits
French Courses
For Master’s Degree Program Only
Six 700-level courses in French and Francophone Literature (18 Credits)
Exit Requirements
- An overall GPA of 3.0.
- Master’s degree students will develop a professional teaching portfolio, which is a cumulative effort, integrating course and fieldwork throughout the program.
- Master’s degree students must pass a comprehensive examination in French administered by the Romance Languages department.
- Master’s degree students must pass a second language exam administered by the Romance Languages department.
- Complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop.
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