This degree program offers students a choice of several options in the study of foreign languages and literatures: a single-major plan (30 credits), a major-minor plan (36 credits), and a double-major plan (42 credits). Major fields are French, German, and Spanish. Minor fields are French, German, Spanish, Latin, Italian, Russian, Applied Linguistics/Pedagogy, and related disciplines. 

The requirements for admission are: 

1. B.A. or equivalent in the target language/literature, or in another appropriate discipline. 
2. Undergraduate Grade Point Average of 2.75 overall, and 3.25 in the proposed M.A. major subject. 
3. GRE General Test for all students. 
4. TOEFL for international students (550 minimum for admission to the program;  600 minimum for teaching assistantship). 
5. Three letters of recommendation. 

Depending on the option chosen, between 30 and 42 credits are required, including at least 24 in the major language and literature. 

Candidates must pass a written and oral comprehensive examination based on reading lists in the major literature, as well as a reading competency examination in a second foreign language. 

This degree program permits students to complete all requirements for reciprocal certification, except for student teaching, in French, German or Spanish. It also allows in-service teachers to improve and perfect their language skills and to keep up to date with pedagogical advances. 

The requirements for admission are: 

1. B.A. or equivalent in the target language/literature, or in another appropriate discipline. 
2. Undergraduate Grade Point Average of 2.75 overall, and 3.25 in the proposed M.A. major subject. 
3. GRE General Test for all students. 
4. TOEFL for international students (550 minimum for admission to the program;  600 minimum for teaching assistantship). 
5. A letter of application written in the foreign language. 
6. An interview with at least one member of the Foreign Language Education Committee or delegate conducted at least partially in the target language. 
7. Three letters of recommendation. 

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures recognizes the University application deadlines of July 1 for the Fall semester and December 1 for the Spring semester. However, students are encouraged to apply much earlier. The Department observes a policy of rolling admissions. For funding, applications should be received by March 1, as the initial round of funding decisions will be made in mid-March. Students who miss the March 1 deadline may still be considered for any teaching assistantships or graduate schlarships not assigned in March. 

Course work consists of 30 credits, including at least 15 in the major language (French, German, Spanish) and 9 in foreign language pedagogy; the remaining 6 credits, chosen with the consent of the adviser, can be in these or closely related fields. 

Candidates must pass a written and oral comprehensive examination based on reading lists in the major literature and in foreign language pedagogy, as well as a reading competency examination in a second foreign language. 

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures has two principal types of awards: teaching assistantships and graduate scholarships. Graduate Scholars teach six hours per week. Teaching Assistants may be assigned to the classroom (6 classroom hours per week), the Media Center (16-20 hours per week) or to individual faculty to serve as research or administrative assistants (16-20 hours per week). Graduate students who teach are assigned as team-teachers of elementary or intermediate foreign language courses. Experienced instructors take the MWF portion of the 5 day-a-week course, while graduate students are responsible for the TR portion. 

Exchange programs with the Universities of Caen (France), Bayreuth (West Germany), and Granada (Spain) offer graduate students an opportunity to spend a semester or a year abroad. 

The Summer Institute for Foreign Language Teachers offers teachers of French, German, and Spanish an opportunity to renew their speaking and writing skills in the language they teach, deepen their appreciation of the cultural content of foreign languages, and sharpen their pedagogical tools. Except for the pedagogy course (which comprises all modern languages), all instruction and classroom activities are conducted in the target language. 

While it is not necessary to do so, some participants choose to pursue one of the department's M.A. programs, earning as many as 9 credits per summer towards their degrees.