In addition to beginning, intermediate and advanced language courses, we offer courses in literature, both in French and in English translation. The literature courses cover major authors and periods as well as specific genre courses, including poetry, theater and film.
The Curriculum and Instruction Department offers programs that lead to the Bachelor of Science degree and recommendation for NYS initial teaching certification in Childhood 1-6 areas of The Arts, English, French, German, mathematics, science, social studies, Spanish, and women's studies, Adolescence 7-12 in the certification areas of biology, chemistry, earth sciences, English, French, German, mathematics, physics, social studies, or Spanish, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) K-12. All programs offer candidates the opportunity to experience coursework in pedagogy and a variety of coursework in the content areas. Candidates in the Adolescence 7-12 programs and TESOL K-12 are encouraged to consider completing a second major in the area of their concentration.
Candidates interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in one of the Curriculum and Instruction majors may enter the major as a freshman or as a transfer student.