Modern Foreign Languages
Bachelor of Arts
Learn to think and perceive rationally and critically about our world from the perspective of two different languages and cultures —
valuable for many careers in our increasingly global economy, from education to entertainment, finance to science. You’ll gain skills in critical thinking and making connections through your integrated program of foreign language, culture, and literature courses. Choose among French, Italian, and Spanish. To teach, add adolescence education.
Highlights
Study abroad options include Chile, France, Italy, Peru, and Spain
Use learning and tech media in our Emerson Foreign Language Lab
Award-winning faculty, small classes, individualized attention
On-campus language houses, multicultural clubs and activities, and worldwide connections
Career Paths
- Translator
- ESL teacher
- Historian
- Bilingual professional
- Tour guide
- Travel writer
Fulbright
In one decade, 19 Nazareth foreign language majors received prestigious U.S. Junior Fulbright Awards to teach English in countries such as Andorra, Argentina, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Spain, and Taiwan.
Employers
- Syracuse University
- TAQA, the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company
- Americorps
- Fox Run Vineyards
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 modern foreign languages major choose to pursue New York State Teacher Certification in English at the adolescent level. Nazareth modern foreign languages education students study the political, social, and economic history of cultures. 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
Alumni Spotlights
Meghan Brooks '22
Nazareth faculty and personalized career coaches support students in reaching goals and finding a path and career that works for you. Meghan (pictured), spent the summer before her senior year studying Mandarin virtually through Tamkang University in Taiwan, thanks to a U.S. Department of State critical language scholarship. She was president of the Chinese and Latin American/Spanish clubs and a leader of Ballroom Club.
Stephen Bertalli ’85 went on to become director of a prestigious private art and design school throughout France. "I helped set up our new school in New Delhi, India, and we even have an exchange program with the art and design department at Nazareth," he said.