WHAT IS MANDARIN CHINESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION?
This major is part of the Education Exploration Group
World language program students are prepared to teach Mandarin Chinese in grades 4-12. Students complete general education requirements; a 36-credit subject area major in grammar, literature, culture, and civilization relevant to their world language; and required courses in professional education.
Declaration, Major Requirements, and Courses
HOW TO DECLARE:
APPLICATION REQUIRED. Applicants MUST complete 54 credits of undergraduate coursework by the end of the spring semester prior to their official admission to the program. Strong GPA and interview required. Find more information and the application here.
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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:
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HELPFUL INTRO COURSES:
Chinese language courses (elementary and intermediate) should be completed prior to the start of freshman year in order to be on track.
EDCI 2100 - Power, Privilege, and Public Education
UNIV 1820 - Exploring the Teaching Profession
CHIN 1113 - Intermediate Chinese 1 (Major Requirement)
Possible Career Opportunities
COMMON CAREER PATHS:
UConn students who major in Mandarin Chinese Language Education often pursue careers teaching Mandarin to children in grades 4-12.
Mandarin Chinese Language Education majors also pursue careers in education outside the classroom setting. Common examples include but are not limited to careers in:
- Community engagement
- Education administration
- Education policy
- Educational technology
- Instructional design
- Higher education student affairs
- Learning and development
- Library sciences
- Museums
- Nonprofits
- Postsecondary education
- Publishing or writing
- School counseling
- Test/exam design and preparation
- Tutoring
Mandarin Chinese Language Education majors are also equipped to pursue careers in foreign language-related fields. Common examples of these careers can be found on the Chinese Major Profile.
COMMON AREAS OF GRADUATE STUDY:
Mandarin Chinese Language Education majors who go on to pursue graduate studies pursue a wide variety of master’s, and/or doctoral degrees based on their interests. Common examples include but are not limited to degrees in:
- Bilingual education
- Chinese studies
- Curriculum and instruction
- Educational leadership
- International education
- Secondary education and teaching
ADDITIONAL CAREER RESOURCES:
For additional examples of careers and graduate studies that UConn alumni have pursued, visit the UConn alumni search on LinkedIn.
For further insight into education-related careers beyond the journeys of UConn alumni, visit Zippia or “What Can I do with this Major?”. For further insight into foreign language-related careers, visit the Chinese Major Profile.
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