Careers

The BSEd in Secondary Education: World Languages is a highly focused course of study aimed at placing students in the classroom. However, the foreign-language proficiency gained while earning this degree may enable you to work as a translator/interpreter. It also gives you an edge in working in other fields, such as

  • government,
  • grant writing,
  • human resources,
  • marketing,
  • non-profit organizations,
  • paralegal,
  • training and development,
  • youth or after-school programs and many other areas.

You could also work as a technical writer who translates documents into another language.

Fieldwork

Education majors studying to teach a foreign language are encouraged to study overseas. For information on whether you can combine your fieldwork requirements with overseas study, contact your academic advisor and/or the Office of Field Placement.

Field Experience & Student Teaching 

As part of your academic program, you will gain firsthand knowledge in classrooms through immersive field placements and student teaching experiences.

School & Community Partnerships 

As part of its mission to give back to the surrounding community and provide substantive fieldwork experiences for its students, the College of Education and Human Development has formed partnerships with more than 25 institutions and organizations.

Career Services

The College of Education and Human Development offers a range of career development services to its students. You can also visit the university Career Center for support during your job or internship search. Drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your résumé and LinkedIn presence.

You’ll also have access to

Outcomes

Career opportunities and mid-career salaries for the Secondary Education-World Languages Education Major may include the following examples.

Career

Median Salary*

Middle School Teachers

$59,660.00 (2019)

Secondary School Teachers

$61,660.00 (2019)

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) as of June 10, 2020.

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