Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Education: World Languages (All Grades)
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the need for educators of different world languages is higher than ever before. As a world languages education major, you will learn proven methodologies for teaching new languages to learners from kindergarten through grade 12, develop a deeper understanding of how people acquire and process language, and understand the broader social, cultural, and geopolitical contexts of multilingualism.
Education in World Languages majors can expect coursework that focuses strongly on educational theory, instructional methodologies for teaching, and extensive foreign language study in a specified language. Students can pick which language they would like to focus on, from Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Latin, Russian, and Spanish.
Once a student is accepted into the School of Education, they will be required to apply for the Teacher Education Program (TEP) by their junior year of enrollment. Students in this major will also be required to complete their Student Teaching requirement for one semester of their senior year of enrollment. Students complete their student teaching in different schools outside of Indiana or abroad in a variety of participating countries with the Global Gateway for Teachers program. However, Education majors may take on additional field engagements as early as the second semester, depending upon admissions status, through the early field experiences program.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and most recent School of Education Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Tutors
- Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
- Librarians
- Social Science Research Assistants
- Archivists
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
- Curators
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Artistic
- Social
- Enterprising
Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Solve Problems
- Manage Data or Records
Relationship Skills
- Train or Instruct
- Provide Care and Support
- Demonstrate Social-Cultural Sensitivity
Communication
- Speak to Groups
- Listen
- Persuade
Management or Leadership
- Organize or Plan
- Make Decisions
- Lead
- Coach
Creative
- Use Intuition
- Synthesize or Integrate
- Conceptualize
Career Guides
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