World Language Links

World Language Intensive Summer Institute

Northern Kentucky University’s College of Education and Human Services is planning on offering the World Languages Intensive Summer Institute for Teachers (WLISIT) in 2010.  The six week courses will be followed by a mandatory one week practicum experience.

Please see WLISIT Course Schedule

The WLISIT is designed as part of the alternative route to certification, option 6 of the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.  Currently certified teachers are also eligible to be a part of this program if they are interested in adding a foreign language area of certification to their teaching certificate. 

Please see the WLISIT Purpose

If you are interested in being part of this program it is important to begin the application process immediately.  Space is limited and admission materials need to be received by June 1st.  Completion of minimal admission requirements does not gaurentee acceptance into the program.  After reading the admission requirements for additional information please contact Heidi Waters at watersh2@nku.edu 

We first need to determine if a candidate is eligible for certification in a world language.  This is accomplished through official evaluation of the candidates coursework, immersion in a country of the respective language, and/or if they are a native speaker. The admission requirements to Northern Kentucky University are based on the candidates citizenship.

Admission requirements:  domestic candidates; naturalized citizens; international candidates

International students who hold visas or resident alien cards will need to meet, besides the  requirements of WLISIT admission standards,  any additional requirements determined by the Office of International Students and Scholars.  Please visit them at http://oiss.nku.edu/

Typically non-degree seeking graduate students are not eligible for federal financial aid. 

For tuition Information please visit:  http://bursar.nku.edu/cashiering/tuitionfees.php