The Gannon Advantage Curriculum Foreign Language Department's Homepage Foreign Language and International Studies graduates are in demand due to the increasing Interdependence among nations and the growing cultural diversity within the United States itself. Foreign Language majors develop the cross-cultural understanding and the linguistic expertise that enables them to compete for jobs in our changing global marketplace. Career opportunities are broadening in companies with multinational interests and international agencies as well as with state and federal government. Many Foreign Language graduates pursue advanced studies in programs such as Business, Public Administration, or Language and Literature.
Salaries vary greatly, depending on career choice, location and level of degree earned.
Gannon's Foreign Language Double Major program enables students to combine a major in a foreign language with another major or two minors. Gannon students can participate in junior year Study Abroad programs in such countries as England, Germany, France and Spain. Gannon students studying Spanish, French, German or Chinese enjoy Study Abroad, faculty and student exchanges, foreign visiting lecturers and international travel opportunities. Gannon University makes grants available to support student Study Abroad programs. A new Study Abroad program for French students in Quebec is available through the Council on International Educational Exchange.