Japanese – Education Track

License: Japanese and Blended and Online Teaching1
Grade Levels 5-12
REPA 3

Please visit the Purdue University 2024-2025 Catalog for additional program information

Total Credit Hours – 120

Before undertaking the major, students must establish proficiency equivalent to Japanese Level IV. Proficiency may be established by taking and passing JPNS 20200, by exam, or by other evidence acceptable to the School of Languages & Culture. If courses in the list below are taken for credit, these credits will be applied to Electives. A minimum GPA of “B-” (2.67/4.0) in the major is required for the student to graduate with a Japanese major.

Content

Courses
JPNS 10100 – Japanese Level I
JPNS 10200 – Japanese Level II
JPNS 20100 – Japanese Level III
JPNS 20200 – Japanese Level IV
Courses
JPNS 10100 – Japanese Level I
JPNS 10200 – Japanese Level II
JPNS 20100 – Japanese Level III
JPNS 20200 – Japanese Level IV

Area A: Japanese Language

Courses
JPNS 30100 – Japanese Level V
JPNS 30200 – Japanese Level VI
Credit Hours
3
3
CoursesCredit Hours
JPNS 30100 – Japanese Level V3
JPNS 30200 – Japanese Level VI3

Area B: Japanese Literature

Courses
JPNS 24100 – Introduction to the Study of Japanese Literature
Credit Hours
3
CoursesCredit Hours
JPNS 24100 – Introduction to the Study of Japanese Literature3

Area C: Advance Japanese Language

Courses
JPNS 31300 – Intermediate Reading in Japanese I
JPNS 40100 – Japanese Level VII
Credit Hours
3
3
CoursesCredit Hours
JPNS 31300 – Intermediate Reading in Japanese I3
JPNS 40100 – Japanese Level VII3

Area D: Japanese Film & Culture in Translation (select one)

Courses
JPNS 28000 – Introduction to Modern Japanese Civilization OR
JPNS 33000 – Japanese Cinema
Credit Hours
3
3
CoursesCredit Hours
JPNS 28000 – Introduction to Modern Japanese Civilization OR3
JPNS 33000 – Japanese Cinema3

Area E: Advanced Japanese Literature

Courses
JPNS 34100 – Japanese Literature I: Modern Japanese Literature
Credit Hours
3
CoursesCredit Hours
JPNS 34100 – Japanese Literature I: Modern Japanese Literature3

Area F: Japanese Linguistics

Courses
JPNS 36100 – Elementary Survey of Japanese Linguistics
Credit Hours
3
CoursesCredit Hours
JPNS 36100 – Elementary Survey of Japanese Linguistics3

Area G: Japanese Selectives (Select two not taken above)

Courses
JPNS 28000 – Introduction to Modern Japanese Civilization
JPNS 33000 – Japanese Cinema
JPNS 36300 – Relationship of Japanese Language and Society
JPNS 40200 – Japanese Level VIII
JPNS 48000 – Japanese Civilization
JPNS 48500 – Culinary Culture of Japan
JPNS 49000 – Special Topics in Japanese Language
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
CoursesCredit Hours
JPNS 28000 – Introduction to Modern Japanese Civilization3
JPNS 33000 – Japanese Cinema3
JPNS 36300 – Relationship of Japanese Language and Society3
JPNS 40200 – Japanese Level VIII3
JPNS 48000 – Japanese Civilization3
JPNS 48500 – Culinary Culture of Japan3
JPNS 49000 – Special Topics in Japanese Language3

Professional Education

2.50/4.00 Overall GPA is required for the Teacher Education Program, with all Professional Education (including any Professional Education elective), and required Learner Specialty Pathway course grades “C” or higher, no “I” (Incomplete).

Courses
EDCI 20002 – Special Pop Sem: English Lang Learners and Students with Gifts*
EDCI 20500 – Exploring Teaching as a Career
EDCI 27000 – Introduction to Educational Technology and Computing
EDCI 28500 – Multiculturalism and Education*
EDCI 30900 – Reading in Middle and Secondary Schools
EDCI 35000 – Community Issues and Applications for Educators*
EDCI 37001 – Teaching and Learning English as a New Language
EDCI 42700 – Teaching of World Languages**
EDPS 20001 – Special Pop Sem: Students with Disabilities and Differentiation *
EDPS 23500 – Learning and Motivation*
EDPS 24000 – Children with Gifts, Creativity, and Talents
EDPS 24800 – Differentiating Curriculum and Instruction*
EDPS 26501 – The Inclusive Classroom
EDPS 32700 – Classroom Assessment*
EDPS 36201 – Positive Behavioral Supports*
EDPS 43010 – Secondary Creating and Managing Learning Environments*
EDST 20010 – Educational Policies and Laws*
LC 23700 – Our Common Bond: Languages and Cultures in a Global Context
LC 47500 – Theories of Teaching World Languages**
Credit Hours
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
3
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
3
3
CoursesCredit Hours
EDCI 20002 – Special Pop Sem: English Lang Learners and Students with Gifts*1
EDCI 20500 – Exploring Teaching as a Career2
EDCI 27000 – Introduction to Educational Technology and Computing1
EDCI 28500 – Multiculturalism and Education*2
EDCI 30900 – Reading in Middle and Secondary Schools1
EDCI 35000 – Community Issues and Applications for Educators*1
EDCI 37001 – Teaching and Learning English as a New Language2
EDCI 42700 – Teaching of World Languages**3
EDPS 20001 – Special Pop Sem: Students with Disabilities and Differentiation *1
EDPS 23500 – Learning and Motivation*2
EDPS 24000 – Children with Gifts, Creativity, and Talents1
EDPS 24800 – Differentiating Curriculum and Instruction*1
EDPS 26501 – The Inclusive Classroom2
EDPS 32700 – Classroom Assessment*1
EDPS 36201 – Positive Behavioral Supports*2
EDPS 43010 – Secondary Creating and Managing Learning Environments*1
EDST 20010 – Educational Policies and Laws*1
LC 23700 – Our Common Bond: Languages and Cultures in a Global Context3
LC 47500 – Theories of Teaching World Languages**3

Student Teaching (Capstone Course)

Courses
EDCI 49800 – Supervised Teaching
Credit Hours
12
CoursesCredit Hours
EDCI 49800 – Supervised Teaching12

Required Learner Specialty Pathway Course

Learner Specialty Concentration/Pathway requirements vary by program.

Choose one course from one of the Learner Specialty Pathways below. Completion of the High Ability or English Language Learners Pathways may lead to additional licensure. To pursue the entire Pathway, refer to the Learner Specialty Pathway tab found here: https://education.purdue.edu/undergraduate-students/prospective-students/majors/

English Language Learners (Licensure Eligible)

Courses
EDCI 32650 – Introduction to Linguistics and Language Education
EDCI 31950 – Approaches to English Learner Education
EDCI 35950 – Content Area Instruction for English Learners (online)
Credit Hours
3
3
3
CoursesCredit Hours
EDCI 32650 – Introduction to Linguistics and Language Education3
EDCI 31950 – Approaches to English Learner Education3
EDCI 35950 – Content Area Instruction for English Learners (online)3

High Ability (Licensure Eligible)

High Ability courses must be completed with a grade of B- or higher.

Courses
EDPS 54200 – Curriculum and Program Development in Gifted Education
EDPS 54500 – Social and Affective Development of Gifted Students
Credit Hours
3
3
CoursesCredit Hours
EDPS 54200 – Curriculum and Program Development in Gifted Education3
EDPS 54500 – Social and Affective Development of Gifted Students3

Special Education (Non-Licensure)

Courses
EDPS 21100 – Special Education Law, Policy, and Ethical Guidelines
Credit Hours
3
CoursesCredit Hours
EDPS 21100 – Special Education Law, Policy, and Ethical Guidelines3

Applied Behavior Analysis (Non-Licensure)

Courses
EDPS 40300 – Individual Social, Emotional, Behavioral Supports
EDPS 54700 – Foundations and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
EDPS 55200 – Basic Concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis
Credit Hours
3
3
3
CoursesCredit Hours
EDPS 40300 – Individual Social, Emotional, Behavioral Supports3
EDPS 54700 – Foundations and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis3
EDPS 55200 – Basic Concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis3

Course Requirements and Notes

*Professional Education Foundation Course with a linked Foundations Portfolio Common Assessment; course completion required for successful progression through Milestone C.

**Professional Education Restricted Methods Course; students must successfully progress through Milestone A to enroll in any Professional Education Restricted Methods Course.

Licensure Information

All Purdue University Teacher Education Program, Bachelor of Arts degree, and Indiana Department of Education requirements must be met for recommendation for Indiana licensure.

After all requirements are met, Purdue graduates will be considered eligible to apply to the Indiana Department of Education for licensure under REPA 3 in:

Japanese (5-12)
Blended and Online Teaching¹ (5-12)
Optional: High Ability (P-12) or Teachers of English Learners (P-12) if all chosen Learner Specialty Pathway requirements are complete

Visit the Indiana Department of Education website for more information about what courses can be taught once licensed in this area.

For additional information regarding Teacher Education guidelines, please reference:

2024-2025 Teacher Education Program (TEP) Requirements and Milestones
2024-2025 Japanese – Education Track Program Checklist

¹The Blended and Online Teaching License requirements are embedded into coursework for all Teacher Education Undergraduate majors.