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Romance Languages: Master of Arts (MA)

Graduate Program
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Application Deadlines

Spring Admission
November 1

Summer Session 1 Admission
April 1

Fall Admission
July 1

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Application Requirements

Entrance exam: Not required

Application requirements vary by program. Learn more

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Location

On campus

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Completion Time

2 years (full time)

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Teach romance languages? Oui! Si!

Choosing to study a foreign language in an increasingly global world allows for the development and refinement of communication, listening and speaking skills — while also endowing yourself with a concern for world affairs and an appreciation of and respect for individual differences.

The Master of Arts in Romance Languages program at App State offers two areas of emphasis: French and Spanish. Each track is designed for you to start or advance your teaching career, in either a K–12 or college classroom.

  • Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

  • College of Arts and Sciences

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Concentrations and Courses

    • French College Teaching

      Learn or brush up on your French language skills with this concentration, designed for new and practicing educators teaching French at the collegiate level.

      Graduate Bulletin & Course Catalog

    • French K-12 Teaching

      Position yourself for Master (M) level licensure for K-12 French teaching.

      Graduate Bulletin & Course Catalog

    • Spanish College Teaching

      Designed for new and practicing educators teaching Spanish at the collegiate level.

      Graduate Bulletin & Course Catalog

    • Spanish K-12 Teaching

      Position yourself for Master (M) level licensure for K-12 Spanish teaching.

      Graduate Bulletin & Course Catalog

Careers

Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!

Careers

  • French Language Teacher
  • Spanish Language Teacher

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App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.

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International Experience

Work outside your cultural boundaries. Learn more

Professional Development

Invest in yourself with opportunities designed to stimulate career growth. Learn more

Graduate Assistantships

Earn some money while you earn your degree. Learn more

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Program Contact

Dr. Benjamin J. Souza
Program Director
[email protected]
828-262-2305

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

College of Arts and Sciences

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