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CIP 13.1325 Education

French Language Teacher Education

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

Total graduates

25

2025 · 16 schools

International share

12.0%

3 international students

Bachelor's degrees

19

0.0% international

Master's degrees

6

50.0% international

Overview

French Language Teacher Education is a specialized program designed to prepare individuals for teaching French at various educational levels. This program typically encompasses several core components, including language proficiency, pedagogical techniques, cultural studies, and practical teaching experiences.

Students in this program will enhance their French language skills, achieving a high level of fluency in both spoken and written forms. They will also delve into French literature, history, and cultural nuances, which are essential for providing a well-rounded education to their future students. Understanding the cultural context of the language is crucial, as it helps teachers to convey the richness and diversity of the Francophone world.

In addition to language mastery, the program emphasizes effective teaching methodologies. Future educators learn how to design lesson plans, assess student progress, and utilize various instructional technologies. Classroom management and strategies for engaging students in language learning are also key components of the curriculum.

Hands-on teaching experience is often a critical aspect of the program. Students may participate in internships or student-teaching placements, allowing them to apply their knowledge in real classroom settings under the guidance of experienced educators.

Upon completion of the program, graduates can pursue teaching positions in elementary, middle, or high schools, as well as in language institutes and community colleges. They may also choose to continue their education by pursuing advanced degrees in education or linguistics. Overall, French Language Teacher Education provides a comprehensive foundation for those passionate about teaching the French language and culture to future generations.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2002 to 2025, graduates fell 69% and the international share went from 3.8% to 12.0%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
68.0%
Asian
0.0%
Hispanic
4.0%
Black
8.0%
Other
8.0%
Intl.
12.0%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 16 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#31 New York University New York 1 0
#59 Stony Brook University New York 2 0
#116 Brigham Young University-Provo Utah 3 0
#133 Miami University-Oxford Ohio 1 0
#236 North Dakota State University-Main Campus North Dakota 1 0
#288 Wichita State University Kansas 1 0
LAC #78 Hope College Michigan 1 0
LAC #91 Juniata College Pennsylvania 2 0
LAC #100 SUNY College at Geneseo New York 1 0
— Niagara University New York 5 3
— University of Central Oklahoma Oklahoma 2 0
— Washburn University Kansas 1 0
— Northern Michigan University Michigan 1 0
— State University of New York at Cortland New York 1 0
— SUNY Oneonta New York 1 0
— Utah Valley University Utah 1 0

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 1,065,210 — $76,320
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 620,090 — $72,030
Education Teachers, Postsecondary 60,830 — $79,350
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 19,830 — $89,990

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2002–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.