Program Overview
Enhance your knowledge and understanding of global languages with a Master of Arts in Languages and Cultures. This 30-credit program offers concentrations in French, German, or Spanish, and allows students to develop their language and critical cultural skills. Students can participate in a vibrant community-centered intellectual environment while preparing for a wide array of exciting career opportunities. M.A. in Languages & Cultures students also have the option to obtain a Pennsylvania K-12 Teaching Certification in their language.
Among the most affordable programs in the region at one of Pennsylvania’s most respected institutions, the M.A. in Languages and Cultures is designed to develop linguistic and analytical skills at the highest levels through small seminars and opportunities for collaboration.
Enrollment is available for both fall and spring semesters with full-time and part-time study options. Courses can be completed over the regular semesters (evening options) and summer sessions. Students generally complete the program in 2-5 years. The flexible hybrid format offers a combination of in-person and online courses designed to fit your life.
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 in issues regarding Spanish, Latin American, and Latinx literary traditions, cultural production, and linguistics, 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
- Expert faculty
- Research portfolio
- Option to pursue Pennsylvania state K-12 teaching certification
- Language proficiency certification (OPI/WPT testing)
- Study abroad opportunities
- Graduate internships
- Small classes
- Flexible hybrid format with in-person and online courses
- Graduate assistantships
- One of the most affordable programs in the region
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