Chinese

Bachelor of Arts
Gain in-demand Chinese language and cultural competency skills through this immersive major with concentrated training in Mandarin, the standard modern Chinese language.

You’ll also be exposed to the literature, history, culture, arts, and religions of China, to prepare you for further study as translators and interpreters, for corporate and government service, and for advanced study in the language and culture.

Course curriculum • Student outcomes • Cost of attendance

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Nazareth is the only area college or university to offer a Chinese major

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Faculty include native speakers and expertise in history, art, and Asian studies

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Benefit from fully equipped language labs on campus

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Study abroad in China at least one semester; two semesters are encouraged

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Great Wall of China
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Career Paths

  • Importer/exporter
  • Immigration and customs
  • Intelligence analyst
  • Journalist or travel writer
  • Teacher or professor
  • Textbook author or editor
  • Tour guide
  • Translator or interpreter

99%

of new Nazareth grads are employed or in grad school within six months of graduation

1,631

high-impact experiential learning experiences completed by the undergraduate class of 2024

$4,000

Our SPARK Grant provides up to $4,000 for you to pursue internships, research, and study abroad. SPARK details »

Become a Teacher

Some students enrolled in the Chinese major choose to pursue New York State Teacher Certification in English at the adolescent level. Our graduates are well-rounded and have the exceptional skills, creativity, and flexibility required to face the challenges of the classroom in the 21st century.

Program Director
Kyla Partridge, global studies and Chinese language major, bachelor of arts degree, Nazareth College

Alumni Spotlight

Kyla Marie Partridge '16

“Studying abroad for two semesters in China gave me an unforgettable and incredible experience that has made me more competitive in my field and helped solidify my passion for the language,” says Kyla, a double-major in Chinese and international and global studies with a minor in economics. “My goal is to pursue a career in foreign service. My professors have gone out of their way to help me be successful and develop skills that will help me to excel in my field.”