The Department of Modern Languages offer a combined bachelor’s + master’s degree program that allows selected students to complete both BA and the MA degrees in a single program. Full-time students are able to complete the program in approximately five years.
Admission to this combined Master of Arts program is based on a minimum level of language proficiency (ACTFL rating of "Intermediate High") rather than on prior coursework. Therefore, it is open to students with any undergraduate majors with the accompanying language ability. The program is designed to prepare students for advanced use of their linguistic skills in any area of professional interest (from business, government, and education to further graduate study).
The Department of Modern Languages offers the following combined degree program: