Modern Languages - Metropolitan State College of Denver

Modern Languages from Metropolitan State College of Denver is a Campus Bachelor Language degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Program Goals Modern language students are equipped with skills and knowledge needed for immediate entry into career fields after graduation. The program emphasizes language fluency in reading, writing, speaking and grammar construction of the three languages students may choose from: French, German and Spanish. Students are afforded unique insights into the cultures and literatures associated with these languages, in order to prepare them to work in business situations, serve as professional translators, or pursue graduate studies. Curriculum The Modern Languages Department offers concentrations in either French, German or Spanish, and a composite major involving the study of two languages, both of which lead to a Bachelor of Arts degree , as well as minors in French, German and Spanish. Students who major in modern languages may focus their studies on one or two languages. Many students combine a modern language major (or a French, German or Spanish minor) with K-12 teaching licensure. Specific course requirements are outlined in Metro State's Catalog. Additional information on course requirements, along with information about certificate programs in French, German or Spanish, can be obtained from department advisors. Day, evening and weekend classes are offered at the Auraria campus, or at extended campus sites, and multimedia instruction, which is currently offered in first-year classes, is being expanded throughout the curriculum. In collaboration with the Cooperative Education Program, the department helps qualified students obtain internships involving and expanding their language skills. All students have the opportunity to study abroad. Career Opportunities Foreign language graduates have a variety of career options in both the public and private sectors. Most professionals who deal with the public, such as teachers, law enforcement agents and social services professionals, benefit from having foreign language knowledge, especially when these professionals serve foreign language speaking communities. Additionally, multi-national corporations increasingly need employees with foreign language skills to process documents and work as translators. View more details on Metropolitan State College of Denver . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Language courses.