Academics Programs in Modern Languages
Become a global professional and a language specialist.
Learn Languages, Linguistics, and Cultures Around the World
Modern languages students understand the full complexity of the world we live in and excel in global contexts. In our classes, students learn to:
- navigate global cultures and contemporary issues;
- develop proficiencies in second languages;
- explore the world through studying abroad and internships in other countries; and
- strengthen their competencies in reading, communication, and writing.
Academic Programs
For Undergraduate Students
Discover our undergraduate program offerings! Pursue a B.A. in one of six majors: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Linguistics, or Spanish. We also offer minors in 11 languages, as well as Linguistics and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
Accelerated Law (3+3)
In a partnership with the UM School of Law, students admitted to the Accelerated Law Program may earn baccalaureate and law degrees in 6 years instead of 7 by using first year law school courses to complete their undergraduate degree. They start law school during their senior year.
For Graduate Students
Explore our graduate-level programs! We offer a Ph.D. in Second Language Studies, an M.A. in Modern Languages, graduate minors in French, German, Linguistics, and Spanish, a TESOL certificate, and an ESL endorsement.
Arabic Language Flagship Program
Our competitive-entry Arabic Language Flagship is one of only three federally-funded, intensive Arabic language flagship programs in the country. The program starts with an intensive summer of study at UM before the freshman year. The five-year program includes multiple opportunities to study abroad in Jordan and Morocco. The capstone or 5th year is in Morocco, which includes an internship.
Chinese Language Flagship Program
As one of only eight Chinese Language Flagship programs in the nation, the five-year program has multiple study abroad summers and a capstone year in Taiwan. The program starts with an intensive summer of study at UM before the freshman year. Our graduates gain a deep level of cultural understanding for working with Chinese language counterparts around the world.