Of these 12 credits, a minimum of three (3) credits must be at the 400 level.

Students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree or certification in French or Spanish must take the ACTFL Telephonic Oral Proficiency Interview Test before entering student teaching.

It is expected that students will pass the test at the Advanced Low Level.

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree in Foreign Language will also be required to demonstrate appropriate language proficiency through an exit interview conducted by faculty members within the appropriate language component.

Students must maintain a minimum quality point average of 3.0 in the major.

No grade less than B will be accepted in any course within the major.

Additional information is in the Foreign Language Department, and available upon request.

The department encourages students majoring in a language to participate in foreign study.

Appropriate credit will be awarded for courses taken through programs approved by the department.

Students Returning for Certification Only:

1. Requirements for Students with a Previous Degree in a Field other than Language of Certification
   1. These students must follow all requirements as set forth for the Bachelor of Science candidates. Students must complete the equivalent of 27 upper-level credits in the language plus a Linguistics course and a Methods course. Native-speakers must take all course work at the 300-400 levels. (See B.S. Requirements)
2. Requirements for Students with a Previous Degree in Language of Certification
   1. These students will be handled on a case-by-case basis. An oral interview in the target language will be conducted with members of the faculty from the language area. Following this initial interview, the faculty of the language area, in consultation with the chair, will decide upon the number of additional credits (if any) required of the candidate.