We offer a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Language and Culture Studies. This program is designed to help students acquire a high level of proficiency in a specific language and deep knowledge about the cultures related to the language. Students develop skills in linguistic, cultural, and literary analysis to be prepared for careers in a field where they can use their second language at a professional level.
LANGUAGE STUDIES OPTION
This program is designed for students who have studied a language in high school and want to become experts in the same language and culture. Required courses in the language (36 credits):
In addition, students will develop some proficiency in one or two additional languages (six courses total, 18 credits).
The following required courses also count towards the general education program (6 credits):
Study abroad in a full immersion program for one or two semesters during the junior year is highly recommended.
CULTURE STUDIES OPTION
This program is designed for students who may start the program without previous experience in the language. Required courses (27-33 credits in the language, 3-9 credits taught in English, 36 credits total):
TEACHER EDUCATION OPTION
This program is designed for students who want to become teachers of French or Spanish. In order to earn K-12 certification in Pennsylvania, they will need to reach a high level or oral and written proficiency in the language and be knowledgeable about culture. Required courses in the language (36 credits):
In addition, students will develop some proficiency in one additional languages (three courses total, 9 credits).
The following required courses also count towards the general education program (6 credits):
Study abroad in a full immersion program for one or two semesters during the junior year is highly recommended.
Additional requirements in the teacher education program include 30 credits of education courses, 24 of those credits will be taken during the senior year when students are interning in a secondary school setting for two semesters as part of the Professional Development School program.
Expected June, November 2025
Start date
January 2025
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
McComsey Hall, Suite 234,
43 E. Frederick Street,
MILLERSVILLE,
Pennsylvania,
17551, United States
To be considered for admission to Millersville University, one must be a graduate of an approved secondary school or hold a General Educational Development (GED) high school equivalency diploma. Traditional students applying directly from high school must have completed a college preparatory curriculum. Generally, the student’s academic program should include four units of academic English; three units or more of academic mathematics, minimally including algebra I, algebra II and geometry; three units or more of academic science, including two or more units of laboratory science, biology and chemistry with lab and any other inquiry-based lab or technical science; and three or more units of academic social science coursework. Foreign language coursework at the secondary level is recommended but not required for admission consideration.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL iBT: 70; TOEFL pBT: 70; TOEFL ITP: 527; IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall band, no sub score lower than 5; Cambridge English Qualifications: 169; STEP-EIKEN: 2A; iTEP Academic: 4; PTE Academic: 50; Duolingo English Test: 105; Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC): 700; SAT (March 2016 or later): 500 & up on evidence-based reading & writing section; ACT: 21 & up on the English section; ELS: Level 112; Burlington VTest: B2.1; Skills for English: B2 (Pass); Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE): B2; Oxford ELLT - English Language Level Test: 6
Millersville University has a rolling deadline. However, we do recommend students to apply at least two months prior to the beginning of the start of a semester to ensure enough time for immigration processing at U.S. embassies and consulates overseas. With this in mind, we suggest the following advisory deadlines: Fall - June 1; Spring - November 1.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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