TEACHING CERTIFICATION (STATE OF OHIO) IN GERMAN

To prepare to teach in the Ohio public schools, you will need teacher certification through through Miami's School of Education and Allied Professions, McGuffey Hall (513-529-6418). A second teaching field, for example, in English, another foreign language, social studies, math, or science, is desirable, since many school districts may need someone who can teach in more than one subject.

Ohio state certification in German has a 45-credit requirement in German, as follows:

At least 31 semester hours at the 300 level or above, including:
Electives chosen from:
GER 301 (3 credits), Advanced German composition and conversation, or
GER 303 (3 credits), German for business
GER 304 (2 credits), The pronunciation of German
GER 311 (3 credits), Passionate friendships in German literature
GER 312 (3 credits), Coming of age in German life and thought
GER 321 (3 credits), Cultural topics in German-speaking Europe, or
GER 322 (3 credits), Comparative culture of the everyday
GER 461 (3 credits) Germany: Milestones in the 20th century
GER 471/571 (3 credits), Linguistic perspectives on contemporary German

Two additional 400-level German courses (3 credits each)
GER 241 OR GER 242 (2 credits each), German conversation
GER 310 (3 credits), Life and thought in German literature
GER 330 (1-2; maximum 3 total credits), German Drama Production
GER 331 (3 credits), Structure of modern German*
GER 410 (1-4 credits) Seminar in German language and literature
GER 461 (3 credits), Germany: Milestones in the 20th century
* GER 331 is no longer offered as of 2004-2005 but may be counted if taken previously

Oral proficiency in German must be demonstrated prior to student teaching. This is achieved by passing GER 301 with a grade of 'B' or better and passing the examination "Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache."

In addition, you must complete professional education requirements as determined by Miami's School of Education.