MAT Foreign Language (PK-12 Certification) at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

World language teachers are in high demand. Complete coursework in French, German or Spanish, plus foreign language education courses and two semester-long internships teaching in public schools. Pursuing an advanced degree in foreign language education provides opportunities to develop the cultural literacy required to compete in today's world.

Faculty: College of Education / McCausland College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Languages, Literatures, and Cultures | Duration: 21 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Learn how to apply effective teaching techniques and organize instructional settings in foreign languages for Pre-K through 12th grade. Implement methods of curriculum and assessment, professionalism and effective teaching skills in a foreign language classroom in the local community. Study abroad to improve language skills and cultural knowledge.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Foreign Language Teacher, School Administrator, Immersion Teacher, Community Coordinator.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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