DeKalb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Honors) in World Languages and Cultures in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
|
Dekalb United States
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Qualification
Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,580
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Department of World Languages and Cultures provides Bachelor of Arts degrees with specializations in French and Francophone studies, German studies, and Spanish Hispanic studies. Teacher certification (K-12) is also available for these languages. Being bilingual brings numerous advantages, particularly as employers increasingly seek multilingual professionals. A 2015 survey revealed that 50% of northern Illinois companies intend to recruit more bilingual or multilingual graduates in the near future. Alumni pursue careers across diverse sectors including business, translation, legal services, teaching, public safety, and more. The department also offers minors in the aforementioned languages, along with Chinese, Italian, Japanese, and Russian.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High School Diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted. Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C plus average on all transcripts and/or exam scores.The ACT or SAT is required for international freshmen applicants from U.S. high schools.
Official TOEFL or IELTS score report
TOEFL: Either an Internet-based or paper-based test. Required minimum scores:
71 on an Internet-based test
527 on a paper-based test
IELTS: Minimum required overall band score of 6.0
Official TOEFL or IELTS score report
TOEFL: Either an Internet-based or paper-based test. Required minimum scores:
71 on an Internet-based test
527 on a paper-based test
IELTS: Minimum required overall band score of 6.0
Tuition
USD
19,580