Description The University offers a bachelor of arts (B.A.) in language studies. The Language Studies Program prepares students for hundreds of career opportunities, enhances each student's resume, and increases salary potential. There is a high demand for individuals with advanced language proficiency in business and industry. In addition, teachers of languages, including English as a second language, are in high demand throughout the world. The Department of Languages, Literature, and Linguistics at Indiana State University is unique within colleges in the Midwest in its extremely flexible undergraduate program that enables students to tailor an academic program to meet their individual career goals. The program is particularly suited for students seeking a functional knowledge of more than one language to enhance their careers and for students who plan to teach English overseas.

Careers A degree in language studies opens up career paths, such as teaching English as a foreign language, around the world - and is excellent preparation for graduate or advanced study. In addition, our graduates frequently combine their degrees with a second major or minor and establish careers in a wide range of fields, including the following: U.S. federal government Law Military intelligence Health care Banking State and local government agencies U.S. and international business (particularly those completing an optional international studies minor offered through the Multidisciplinary Studies Department) Non-profit organizations