Foreign Language Major

The major is comprised of 11 courses of which nine will be taught in the focus language (French, German, Russian, Spanish) and two (FL 204 and FL 410 will utilize English for in-class discussions.

Foreign Language and International Trade

Foreign Language majors interested in enhancing their preparation for participation in the global economy may wish to consider the cognate in international trade, which combines courses in business with a study of world history and international politics. No minor is required for students who major in foreign languages with the international trade concentration.

Foreign Language Minor

Foreign Language minors are offered in French, German, Russian, and Spanish. Foreign language majors are permitted to minor in a second foreign language. The Foreign Language Minor Program is comprised of seven courses.

Certification in Business Language

Students who are interested in pursuing a career in international business, but who do not plan to fulfill all the requirements of a foreign language major, may obtain a Certificate in Business Language (CBL) by maintaining a 2.0 grade point average in four of the following courses: FL 301, FL 302, FL 303, FL 304, FL 410

Minor in International Business

Students in the College of Liberal Arts who are interested in pursuing a career in international business may wish to combine a foreign language major with a minor in international business through the College of Administrative Science. For more information on the international business minor, consult the catalogue pages for the College of Administrative Science.

Cognate in International Studies

Foreign Language majors interested in pursuing a career with the US Government, Foreign Service, or other international organizations may wish to chose a cognate, drawn from several related disciplines with international focus, in lieu of a minor.

Foreign Language Teacher Education and Certification

Students seeking state teacher certification in elementary or secondary education may choose to pursue foreign language study. Those majoring in elementary education may utilize a foreign language concentration (French, German, Russian, or Spanish) for a cognate area (i.e., second area of study).