The department also sponsors interdisciplinary programs in Classical, European, Latin-American, and Russian studies. Interdisciplinary majors may be realized through the Universities Studies Program. Non-major programs are given in ancient Chinese, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Latin, and Portuguese. Those majors who are preparing to teach a foreign language in the public schools may plan a program of study leading to the Collegiate Professional Certificate upon graduation. The department also offers informal extracurricular activities such as language luncheon tables, clubs, conversation groups, and film showings, all of which are open to the university community.
Information concerning study-abroad programs is available from the department.
About fifteen percent of the graduates go on to graduate school. In the near future it is anticipated that there will be a need for Ph.D.'s in the field of foreign languages. The growth of international business, travel, and government relations is creating increased opportunities in non-academic fields for the foreign language major. In response to these opportunities, students are encouraged to combine language training with another marketable skill, such as architecture, business, engineering or hospitality and tourism. Students should see the department's career advisor during their freshman year.