Overview

The name of the department conveys the range of research and instruction that exists at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and reflects the breadth and nature of our activities. Our faculty teach a wide array of languages: American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian and Spanish.

Key Features

At the West Chester University, we offer a Bachelor of Arts in Languages and Cultures (BALC) in French, German, Russian and Spanish, with a mandatory Immersion Experience. Our students can easily double major in two languages, or complete K-12 Teaching Certification.

The Department also offers Graduate Programs: a Master of Arts in Languages and Cultures (MALC) in conjunction with Millersville University, in French, German or Spanish; and a Master in TESOL.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Modern Arabic I Elementary

Modern Arabic

Intensive Elementary Arabic

Advanced Modern Standard Arabic

Topics in Arabic Language Literature and Culture

Elementary American Sign Language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

More details

National: The admissions committee prioritizes applicants with strong academic credentials and notifies applicants of a decision on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Chester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Pay a $45 non-refundable application fee online by credit card. If you are eligible to use an application fee waiver, please refer to the WCU Fee Waiver Policy.

Complete the application for admission.

Arrange for official (translated) transcripts and exam results to be sent to the Office of Admissions.

Proof of English language proficiency.

Applicants who have taken the SAT or ACT must arrange for official scores to be sent to the Office of Admissions.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19986 USD / year

≈ 19986 USD / year
Out-of-State

19986 USD / year

≈ 19986 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7994 USD / year

≈ 7994 USD / year

Living costs

West Chester

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

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