What Can I Do With a Major In World Language Education?
UGA Specific Information for World Language Education
This program prepares students to teach modern and classical languages such as Spanish, French, German, and Latin in pre-school through 12th grade. Students earn T-4 (initial) certification to teach in Georgia public schools. Students must apply to this restricted major. Requirements and prerequisites in the teaching field (e.g., Spanish) should be considered in choosing courses in the first and second years
Class of 2019 Career Outcomes for World Language Education*
** Includes Self-Employed
Campus Resources
- Kappa Delta Epsilon (KDE)
- Kappa Delta Pi (KDPi)
- Student Professional Association of Georgia Educators (SPAGE)
- To find additional clubs and organizations, go to the UGA Involvement Network
- Connect with your Career Consultant
Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations/Considerations
Supplemental Career Research Dashboard
Additional Career Research Resources
- O*NET (click on Find Occupations)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (type in general term for career of interest)
- Georgia Career Information Center (accessible only on campus computers)
- Career Insider: Vault Guides (Under the “Resources” tab and select “Online Resources”)
- Candid Career (View professionals speaking about their careers under the “Resources” tab and select “Online Resources”)
- LinkedIn Find Alumni Tool (search what they do, what they studied, what they’re skilled at, where they live and where they work)
- EdD Programs (search available EdD programs by State)
Employment Websites
GENERAL
- Handshake (login with your UGA MyID and password)
- Interstride (login using your UGA MyID email address)
- Idealist (nonprofit jobs)
- USAJobs (federal jobs)
- LinkedIn Job Board
MAJOR/CAREER SPECIFIC
- Council for Exceptional Children Job Board
- Georgia Charter Schools Association
- Georgia Department of Education
- Georgia Independent School Association
- Register onto SchoolSpring
- Southern Teachers Agency
- Teachers-Teachers jobs
- TeachGeorgia Georgia’s Official Teacher Recruitment Website
- The American Association for Employment in Education (AAEE)
- The International Educator
Professional Associations/Resources
- American Association of School Administrators
- American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language
- American Educational Research Association
- American Federation of Teachers
- National Education Association
- The Association of Language Companies
- The Federation of Education and Language Consultant Associations
The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2019 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Employer | Position Title(s) |
|---|---|
| Clarke County School District | Spanish Teacher | Fulton County School System | Latin Teacher | Gwinnett County Public Schools | Spanish Teacher | Jefferson City School District | Spanish Teacher/Basketball Coach | Woodward Academy | 7th Grade Spanish Teacher |
* denotes no responses received.
*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2019 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.
GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS ATTENDED BY UGA World Language Education - Bachelor's Degree MAJORS FOR THE CLASS OF 2019**
| Graduate School | Program(s) |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University | Hispanic and Latin American Literature, Not Specified | University of Georgia | TESOL and World Language Education, MEd |
* denotes no responses received.