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French Teaching

The French Teaching major is designed for students who wish to become licensed to teach French in grades K-12.

B.A. in Modern Languages  - French Teaching Option (K-12) 

Housed within the Montana State Department of Modern Languages & Literatures, the French K-12 teaching option empowers students to delve into French language, culture and literature. Students are provided the opportunity to combine language training with heightened global awareness through the study of culture and history to prepare them to best educate their young students in an exciting and complex world.

In addition to a teaching major, French (K-12) is available as a teaching minor.

 

 

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Montana State students make the surrounding Yellowstone ecosystem their classroom, laboratory and playground.

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According to the Forbes list of America's Top Colleges, Montana State is the No. 1 Public University in the state based on value, post-graduation salary and student experience.

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Unique Opportunities
At Montana State, undergraduates are offered hands-on experiences in labs, studios, teaching farms and in the surrounding wilderness.

 

 

Career Resources

Within their first year of graduation, more than 96% of Montana State graduates are employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment, and career guidance website Zippia consistently ranks MSU as the #1 school in the state where alumni are most likely to land jobs.

Career Coaching & Professional Skills Studio

Professional career coaches help students with their career exploration, employer networking opportunities and job or internship searches. They also critique resumes and help students practice job interviews. Additionally, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success offers free workshops for students to develop the professional communication and collaboration skills that are highly sought after by employers.

Careers

French K-12 Teaching students at Montana State University go into careers such as:

  • Elementary School Teaching
  • Middle School Teaching
  • High School Teaching
  • ESL Teaching
  • Tutoring

To explore more career possibilities, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success has a variety of tools available , including self-assessment and working with career coaches.