World Languages Teacher Education: French

B.S. Degree with a major in World Languages Teacher Education - French

Teach French. Explore the World

UMF’s World Languages Teacher Education: French program prepares students to teach French in Pre-K through Grade 12 classrooms and engage with diverse cultural and language communities.

With a significant shortage of fully certified language teachers in Maine and beyond, the demand for qualified educators in world languages is tremendous, and career opportunities for teaching languages are plentiful.

 

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Through the NEBHE Tuition Break program, students from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont receive a $5,670 tuition discount on all UMF degree programs.
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French Connectiion

World Languages open the door to linguistic and cultural explorations of a global community. Through language, artistic, and pedagogical studies, the K-12 World Language Education Major prepares students to introduce that community to new generations of global explorers.

What can I do with a degree in World Languages Teacher Education: French?

With this degree, you’re not just learning French—you’re gaining teaching skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to work with diverse students, making you highly versatile in both education and international settings.

Teaching & Education

  • K–12 French Teacher

  • World Languages Teacher

  • Bilingual or Immersion Program Educator

  • ESL/ELL Instructor

Language & Cultural Careers

  • Translator or Interpreter

  • Study Abroad Coordinator

  • Cultural Program Specialist

  • Language Tutor

Other Opportunities

  • Curriculum Developer for language programs

  • International Education Consultant

  • Travel or Cultural Exchange Program Coordinator

World Languages Teacher Education: French student Jacqueline Gleason-Boure

UMF’s World Languages Teacher Education: French program gives students hands-on teaching experience through mentoring, classroom practicums, and real-world work with local schools.

Students create and present professional portfolios showcasing lesson plans, assessments, and teaching samples, and can participate in regional and statewide education conferences for networking and professional growth. The campus’s central location offers easy access to nearby K–12 schools for immersive learning opportunities.

The Best Teachers Start at Farmington

  • Many UMF Education graduates have been named Maine’s Teacher of the Year,
  • UMF Education graduates have been named Maine Elementary School Principal of the Year
  • UMF Education graduates have received the U.S. Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
  • UMF Education graduates have received the prestigious Milken Family Foundation Educator Award
  • UMF Education graduates have been named Maine History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehman Institute of America
  • UMF Education graduates received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Award
  • A UMF Education graduate is an Adult Space Camp graduate and earned certification at the Google Teacher Academy in London.
  • A UMF Education graduate received the prestigious Apple Design Award.

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