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Multi-Age Japanese

Share your interest in Japanese language and culture with students in grades K–12. Build communication and teaching skills through language study and classroom experience throughout your program.

Why study Multi-Age Japanese at Findlay?

Prepare to teach Japanese language and culture from kindergarten through 12th grade. Findlay combines language study, teaching methods, and classroom experience in this Bachelor of Arts pathway.

  • Build language and teaching skills. Strengthen your Japanese communication while learning to create lessons that introduce students to Japanese language and culture.
  • Practice in classrooms. Field placements begin in the first year and progress toward a 16-week student-teaching placement.
  • Find the path that fits. This degree prepares future K–12 Japanese educators. If you already hold a bachelor’s degree, explore Findlay’s Multi-Age Post-baccalaureate Licensure option.

Findlay’s licensure programs meet Ohio requirements. Candidates seeking licensure in another state should confirm eligibility with that state’s department of education; review the Licensure Programs State Authorization information.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Multi-Age Japanese by the Numbers

K–12

Teaching span

Japanese language education pathway.

120+

Required credits

Listed for the Multi-Age Japanese program.

Course Requirements

Students earning a Bachelor of Arts in Multi-Age Japanese must complete the following curriculum.

The curriculum consists of required courses grounded in Japanese language and culture. View the full core curriculum in the University of Findlay Undergraduate Catalog. 

Hands-On Experience

Candidates receive field placement each year of their program. This experience begins with a whole class experience freshman year, six-week half-day placement sophomore year, six-week all day placement junior year, and a full 16-week placement for student teaching. 

Additional experiences with students occur through our Clubhouse program for literacy and math, volunteer work at the Children’s Museum, field experience during History Comes Alive with the Hancock Park District and much more! 

Careers

Multi-Age Japanese prepares future educators to teach Japanese language and culture across grade levels. Public school teaching depends on state licensure.

  • K–12 Japanese language teacher
  • Private school Japanese teacher
  • Japanese language tutor
  • Community language instructor

Explore related occupations and typical entry requirements in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook profile for high school teachers and middle school teachers.

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Accreditation

University of Findlay’s College of Education is accredited by recognized regional and national bodies, ensuring your degree holds weight with employers and institutions nationwide. The College of Education holds national accreditation through CAEP. 

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