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Department of World Languages

Graduates with language backgrounds possess a resource for continuing intellectual growth and personal fulfillment, a passport for moving easily within the world community and its diverse cultures, and a practical tool for earning a living. Programs in the Department of World Languages concentrate on the acquisition of language and knowledge of the cultures that the language expresses.

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Language Studies Can Take You Anywhere!

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Advisors Information

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Certificates / Minors / Majors

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Credit for Prior Learning

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Faculty and Staff

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Languages Offered

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Open Educational Resources

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Research & Community Projects

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Scholarships for Language Students

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Why Pursue Language Studies?

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World Languages Resource Center

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Global Seal of Biliteracy

Seal of Biliteracy

Do you have prior language experience?

The Department of World Languages offers students with prior language experience the option to take a placement/challenge test and options to receive credit for prior learning. We encourage all students with existing language skills to consider minoring or majoring in their language.

Placement Tests & Credit for Prior Learning

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Consider a Double Major

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World Languages Student Spotlight

Gabby Bates, Spanish and Accounting Double Major

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Justin Snyder, French Major

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Zachary Zaleski, Spanish Major

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Paige Wooten, Spanish Major

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