FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS OF RADFORD UNIVERSITY S PEER INSTITUTIONS Institution Appalachian State University Bloomsburg University of PA California State University-Chico California State University-San Bernardino Gonzaga University Hofstra University Indiana University of PA Main Campus Has Foreign Language Requirement for All Students Do require four units of the same language; exceptions are Spanish for Spanish Speakers (require only one unit) and for transfers from community colleges (one unit). Undergraduate degree for Arts and Sciences: 1 foreign language course or a foreign culture course for at least one semester as a core requirement. BS) do have a foreign language component for all majors. -If a student takes 100 level foreign language courses; s/he is required to take 8 credit hours or have a "satisfactory score" on a Does Not Have Foreign Language Requirement for All Students No requirement at the undergraduate level unless you are majoring in English, a foreign language, or International Business. They do require on foreign culture course. No requirement at the Undergraduate level I the core courses. Some majors, such as foreign languages, do require courses. No requirement at the undergraduate level unless you are majoring in a foreign language or in International Relations No requirement for Business, Engineering, Applied Sciences or Professional Programs (Nursing, Physiology).
placement test. OR - A student can take only 200 level foreign language courses; s/he required to take 6 credit hours of a language. Kutztown University of PA Loyola Marymount University Minnesota State University-Mankato Monmouth University Rowan University Saint Cloud State University Admission requirements: two or more years of the same foreign language Students who enter the University without completing the above course of study may be required to make up the course work or demonstrate skill levels and competencies. May choose Forl (one course) among many to satisfy Liberal Education Program. B.A.: Majors below 45 credits require one year in a single foreign language OR a minor. B.S.: No mention of language requirements in general.
Salisbury University Seattle University Admission requirements: a prospective student should have met the following minimum requirements and two years in a foreign language. Students lacking any of the above admissions specifications should contact the dean of admissions. Admissions: Successful candidates complete the following minimal program in high school (each unit is equivalent to one academic year of study): Foreign language - 2 units. May choose Forl (one course) among many to satisfy General Education Program. B.A. / B.S.: No. B.A. / B.S.: No. Not even an option in the Core Curriculum. SUNY College at Brockport Texas Christian University Admissions: However, most students who enter Brockport today have: 3 years or more of a foreign language Yes: Students are required to complete the equivalent of one year of a foreign language as a General Education requirement. B.A.: Competency in one Forl: 1. Successful completion of the second semester of the intermediate year of college instruction in a foreign language (212), or a more advanced course; or 2. Successful completion of four or more years of one foreign language in high school and the appropriate score on a standardized test administered by The College at Brockport Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. B.S. : Not above Gen Ed.
University of Northern Colorado University of Northern Iowa University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Western Carolina University All students entering UNI who graduated from high school in 1989 or thereafter are required to demonstrate a level of competence in a foreign language (classical or modern) equivalent to that achieved after the second semester at the college level. One year of foreign language in high school is considered to be equivalent to one semester of foreign language at the university. Can place out if achieved satisfactory (C-) completion: of two years of high school study in one foreign language; of a combination of high school and college study in one language equivalent to the competence achieved after the second semester at the college level; performance on an achievement examination measured proficiency equivalent to that attained after the second semester of college study in one foreign language; or completed either two years of high school study or one year of college study or the combined equivalent in American Sign Language (ASL). May test out of foreign language as elective depending on scores from standardized testing. major or required for your Not university-wide but College of A&S requires FL for a B.A. Can be used as a choice for the FL/Foreign Culture requirement by some colleges. Not university-wide but required for the B.A. Can be used as a choice for certain other degrees. A choice in Liberal Studies (Gen
William Patterson University of NJ Winthrop University 6-credits required of all students at the Basic or Intermediate level depending on placement test given to all incoming students. Ed) 3- hr World Cultures requirement. Required for certain majors in the BA. Required in many B.S. and B.A. degrees but does not seem to be a university-wide requirement
Virginia Schools and Foreign Language Competency Requirements Institution Christopher Newport George Mason James Madison University Longwood University Norfolk State University Old Dominion University University of Mary Washington Has Foreign Language Requirement for All Students Minimum of three hours required by Core Curriculum 6 hours or proficiency at the 6-hour level as part of general education Requires intermediate level proficiency Does Not Have Foreign Language Requirement for All Students