Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Languages and Cultures - Russian Concentration] From West Chester University

The degree can be taken with or without K-12 Pennsylvania teaching certification. The degree-granting program includes a common core of 6 credits in English for all students, a required Immersion Experience, and 30 credits of course work in the target language. Additionally, students will be able to double major and choose from one or more minors in French, German, Italian, Latin, Russian, and/or Spanish.

Majors and minors in languages are strongly encouraged to study abroad for immersion experiences. If study abroad for an entire year is not feasible, students should plan to study for a semester or, at least, one summer. The department advises students in cooperation with the Center for International Programs and cooperates with other PASSHE schools in affording students study abroad venues.

Students in the department can choose from a broad range of study abroad options in all of the languages covered by the department (whether at the major or the minor level), in either WCU faculty-led programs and collaborations with study abroad organizations from all over the world.?Please contact the Center for International Programs for approved programs of study. The department?s webpage contains information and updates on our study abroad programs.