Tracks
French
The French track of the MA in Languages and Cultures offers a dynamic curriculum that develops a contextualized understanding of the languages, literatures, and cultures of France, Québec and the Francophone world, as well as knowledge of the methods of scholarly research, critical analysis, and advanced pedagogical tools.
German
The German track of the MA in Languages and Cultures offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum that develops a strong grounding in the literary, cultural, historical, and linguistic traditions of German, Austrian, and central European society, as well as knowledge of the methods of scholarly research, critical analysis, and advanced pedagogical tools.
Spanish
The Spanish track of the MA in Languages and Cultures offers a vibrant interdisciplinary curriculum that develops a critical foundation on issues regarding literary traditions, cultural production, and linguistics in Latin America and Spain, as well as knowledge of the methods of scholarly research, critical analysis, and advanced pedagogical tools.
Teaching Certification
In addition to their MA in Languages and Cultures, students have the option of pursuing Graduate Teaching Certification to obtain Pennsylvania state K-12 teaching certification.
Program Highlights
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Research portfolio
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Graduate assistantships
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Study abroad opportunities
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Graduate internships
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Small classes
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Expert faculty
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Optional total immersion summer school
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In-class, hybrid, and online courses
What can I do with this degree?
Our graduates go on to doctoral study as well as careers in any industry that values or requires foreign language skills including:
- Business and industry
- Education at any level
- Emergency response and law enforcement
- Health care
- Immigration policy
- International development
- Legal interpreting
- National security
- Nonprofit leadership