French or Spanish

Students must have a minimum 3.25 GPA in their language major (French or Spanish) and demonstrate Intermediate-High proficiency (or above) on the ACTFL scale in the language they plan to teach. Students will take the STAMP web-based proficiency test in the fall semester of the senior year through Truman’s Assessment and Testing Office.

Students scoring below Intermediate-High will work with the MAE specialty director in their language to develop a language proficiency plan, which may include additional coursework, study abroad, or independent study.  This plan must be approved by the MAE specialty director.  After completing the language proficiency plan, the student must retake the STAMP assessment and score at the Intermediate-High level before applying for admission to the MAE.

In addition, students must present at least one letter of recommendation from a faculty member (French or Spanish) for the language they plan to teach.  This letter should comment on the student’s ability with the language, work habits and suitability for graduate study.  Ideally, the student should also show evidence of experience working with young people such as volunteer work, camps or tutoring.

Latin

Students must have a minimum 3.25 GPA in their language major (Latin). For admittance to the Latin MAE, students must take the National Latin Exam. Students will be admitted with a score of 30 on the National Latin Exam, or at the magna cum laude achievement level (exam options include: Advanced Prose, Advanced Poetry, or Reading Comprehension). Students will take the National Latin Exam in the spring of their junior year, or the spring before they apply to the program. The Classics Program facilitates this process by administering the National Latin Exam in 300- and 400-level Latin (LATN) courses at Truman every Spring.

Students scoring below 30 on the National Latin Exam will work with the MAE specialty director in the Latin language to develop a language proficiency plan, which may include additional coursework or independent study. This plan must be approved by the MAE specialty director. After completing the language proficiency plan, the student must retake the National Latin Exam with a score of 30 before applying for admission to the MAE.

In addition, students must present at least one letter of recommendation from a faculty member (Latin) for the language they plan to teach.  This letter should comment on the student’s ability with the language, work habits and suitability for graduate study.  Ideally, the student should also show evidence of experience working with young people such as volunteer work, camps or tutoring.

GPA Sheets—World Language Education

Please see your World Language Education advisor (Dr. Stacy Davis, Dr. Erin Joyce, or Dr. Amy Norgard) each semester to ensure smooth processing through the program.

Students seeking certification to teach in Missouri must have a 3.0 GPA or higher in their content area and professional classes (mostly education classes). The GPA sheet was created to help students keep track of the two GPA calculations and aid with advisement and enrollment. If students have any questions about their GPA, they should meet with their specialty area advisor.