Bachelor in French, Teaching Licensure, K-12

Southern Adventist University, located in Collegedale and founded in 1892, offers an education that integrates academic excellence with spiritual and character development. The university serves a student community focused on holistic learning, combining rigorous degree programs with faith-based values and service opportunities. Southern Adventist provides a supportive campus environment where students grow academically and personally in small-class settings with engaged faculty.

The university offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, sciences, business, education, nursing and theology, emphasizing experiential learning and community engagement. Facilities support both academic pursuits and campus life, and the institution’s commitment to service and leadership prepares graduates for meaningful careers and civic contribution. Career services, practicum placements and faith-integrated curricula help students translate classroom learning into professional competence and ethical practice.

International students at Southern Adventist University can expect a close-knit community, access to personalized advising and opportunities to participate in service projects and campus ministries. The university’s values-driven approach appeals to students seeking both academic preparation and spiritual growth. Prospective applicants should highlight academic readiness and an interest in community engagement when applying, and can benefit from early contact with admissions and international student services to plan accommodation and orientation.

The Bachelor in French, Teaching Licensure, K-12 is for students who want to teach French to kids from kindergarten to 12th grade. This 4-year bachelor's degree helps students develop strong French language skills and learn how to teach others.

The curriculum includes subjects like French language, literature, and culture, as well as education classes that help students learn how to plan lessons and manage a classroom. Students also get hands-on experience by practicing their teaching skills in real classrooms.

Graduates of this program can work as French teachers in public or private schools, or as tutors for students who need extra help with French. They can also work as language instructors for companies that do business in French-speaking countries, or as curriculum developers for schools and educational publishers.