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How long will it take?

Minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate coursework must be completed

Where will I take classes?
Online

All required classes to earn a degree can be completed online.

Application Deadlines

Fall: June 15
Spring: October 15
Summer: April 15

View Admissions Requirements

College of Education & Human Development

World Languages Education, Master of Interdisciplinary Studies

Middle and Secondary Education

Talk to the program coordinator
Paula Garrett-Rucks
[email protected]

Georgia State University’s online Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies (MIS) in World Languages Education is for multilingual students who are seeking a master’s degree with an initial teaching certification in a world/foreign language such as Chinese, French, German, Korean or Spanish (grades kindergarten through 12th grade). The Master of Interdisciplinary Studies in World Languages Education leads to a teaching degree with a clear and renewable (T5) induction certificate in Georgia with a step advance on the pay scale above the (T4) certification only. The interdisciplinary nature of this program affords the opportunity to explore multidisciplinary teaching with the possibility to pursue an endorsement (ESOL, DLI, Urban Education) or to deepen your mastery of the target language and cultures.

This program integrates principles of social justice and equity and is grounded in educational theory, research and best teaching practices. Throughout the program, students take specialized education and content courses and gain practical experience in kindergarten through 12th grade teaching. Faculty support teacher candidates in planning, instruction, assessment and reflection with colleagues, faculty and partner schools who are committed to excellence in education.

The program offers an advanced professional studies track in French or Spanish. This track is designed for T4-certified educators in French or Spanish seeking a Master’s degree and T5 certification in French or Spanish. The track will parallel the existing MIS World Languages Education program, but instead of the nine credits of fieldwork, you’ll take six credits in professional studies coursework and one language/culture course. This program leads to a step advance on the pay scale (T5) above the initial (T4) certification only.

This program integrates principles of social justice and equity and is grounded in educational theory, research and best teaching practices. Throughout the program, students take specialized education and content courses and gain practical experience in kindergarten through 12th grade teaching. Faculty support teacher candidates in planning, instruction, assessment and reflection with colleagues, faculty and partner schools who are committed to excellence in education.

Program Highlights

About the Program Experience

Join Dr. Paula Garrett-Rucks, the program coordinator for Georgia State University’s World Languages Certification programs and learn the following:

The three GaPSC approved programs for World Languages (Certification only, Masters with certification-WLE MIS, Masters without certification, MIS Advanced Professional Studies)
The language requirement for application: OPI or GACE
The courses offered online; synchronous courses often 4:30-7 p.m.

Career Outcomes

Successful program graduates will be well prepared to work in public, charter and private schools, and school systems in the metro Atlanta area and beyond. Graduate placements include:

Atlanta City Schools
Cobb County School District
Decatur City Schools
DeKalb County School District
Fulton County Schools
Gwinnett County Schools
International schools

Group of students and teachers in classroom

Program Details

Select concentration in:

Advanced Professional Studies French
Advanced Professional Studies Spanish
World Language Education (Masters w/ certification; Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment needed)

When applying to the Interdisciplinary Studies with World Languages Education; Master of Science program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

Online Application
Application Fee of $50
Resume (upload with the application)
Goal Statement (upload with application – statement should describe interest in teaching and background experiences in the target language use – study abroad, family connections, travel or favorite coursework)
Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
Evidence of language proficiency with either successful completion of ACTFL OPI or the GACE Foreign Language content exam
Official Transcript: minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
- submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
Applicants seeking their initial teaching certificate who do not already hold a teaching license will need to complete the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment. Visit Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment for information and how to register for the assessment.

MIS with Certification requirements (30 credits)

Three credits in general education coursework
Three credits in Professional Studies
Nine credits in your teaching field/ major
Six to nine credits in field placement work
Nine credits in electives

MIS Advanced Professional Studies in Spanish or French (without certification – 30 credits)

Nine credits in Professional Studies
Nine credits in your teaching field/ major
Nine credits in electives
Three credits in graduate language study (French or Spanish, according to degree)

Coursework includes field experience in teaching diverse world language learners, developing and marketing second language teaching skills and approaches to language teaching, to name a few.

Visit the catalog for information on the available concentrations.

The Master of Interdisciplinary Studies in World Languages Education provides initial teacher preparation in Foreign Language Education for individuals holding a bachelor’s degree and who have an interest in teaching Spanish, German, French, Chinese or Korean in pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade settings. The course of study meets the requirements for professional certification at the initial level degree with a clear and renewable (T5) induction certificate in the state of Georgia with a step advance on the pay scale above the (T4) certification only. The interdisciplinary nature of this program affords the opportunity to explore multidisciplinary teaching with the possibility to pursue an endorsement (ESOL, DLI, Urban Education) or to deepen their mastery of the target language and cultures.