Major Requirements

A minimum of 33 hours in one foreign language, including a study-abroad session. The thirty-three hours in one foreign language includes the basic language courses 101-102. All students majoring in a foreign language must pursue a study-abroad session in a country where that language is spoken as the native language. The place(s) of study and type of program selected must be approved by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature. Students contemplating the pursuit of a study-abroad session must contact a member of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature to obtain information pertaining to programs, financial assistance, and academic credit.

A Study-Abroad session is defined as a period which consists of a minimum of one summer session in which the student earns at least six semester hours of credit. A maximum session should not exceed 13 months. Although all hours taken in a study-abroad session will count toward the requirements for the baccalaureate degree, only 17 of those hours will count toward the 33 hour requirement for the major. Hours in excess of the 17 can be applied to other content areas where applicable.

An exit/assessment exam (both oral and written) must be taken during the final semester of the student's course work.

 

Teaching Area in Foreign Languages and Literature: The requirements for this degree are the same as those listed above for a major; however, students seeking certification must also complete the professional educational courses required for certification.

 
 

 

 
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