Program Overview

Modern Languages & Linguistics (B.A.)

B.A. in Modern Languages & Linguistics

Picture Yourself In Our Major

To play a meaningful role in world discourse, protect our national security and to compete with our international counterparts in every field of study imaginable, the knowledge of modern languages is now a fundamental and indispensable part of every student's education.

As citizens of today's world, our students are equipped with the ability to communicate and interact with large populations of speakers coming from different cultural and ideological backgrounds.

Recommended For:

• thinkers, doers, and helpers
• WHO ARE INTERESTED IN CAREERS IN:
  • Service and Education
  • Interpretation and Translation
  • Government
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Entertainment

World Languages

Elementary American Sign Language

"A lot of people are very focused on verbal communication and how did you present yourself in that way," says junior Alexzia L. "But sign language is about body language and how can you express those emotions through your hands and face, as well."

Student Testimonials

• "My professional goal is to become a court interpreter. Right now I have an internship where I help to interpret for people and translate documents." - Alejandra V. Gloucester County, NJ
• "Rowan offers you the ability to do multiple languages. In business, marketing and government, I can do anything because they always need someone to translate." - Charisse W. Mercer County, NJ
• "Linguistics is a door to other cultures. It connects people across the world by learning on their terms." - John E. Salem County, NJ
• "I think once you know a language, it opens you up to a whole new variety of people and has you change your world view." - Ashley H. Gloucester County, NJ
• "I love languages! They are my passion, they are the thing I love, they are my everything." - Rachael V. Gloucester County, NJ
• "There are 10 or so languages you can choose as your primary, secondary or third. I wanted to pick up a second language and give Spanish another go." - Erich M. Burlington County, NJ

Program of Interest

• Accounting
• Advertising
• Africana Studies
• American Studies
• Anthropology
• Area Studies
• Art (BA)
• Athletic Training (pre-professional/MS, 5-year program)
• Biochemistry
• Bioinformatics
• Biological Science
• Biomedical Art and Visualization (BFA)
• Biomedical Engineering
• Biophysics
• Business Administration: Global Business and Leadership
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Communication Studies
• Community and Environmental Planning
• Computer Science
• Computer Systems Technology
• Computing and Informatics
• Construction Management
• Dance
• Data Analytics
• Data Science
• Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
• Early Childhood Education (P-3)
• Early Childhood Education (P-3) - American Studies
• Early Childhood Education (P-3) - Liberal Studies: Humanities/Social Science
• Early Childhood Education (P-3) - Literacy Studies
• Early Childhood Education (P-3) - Writing Arts
• Economics
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Elementary Education (K-6)
• Elementary Education (K-6) - American Studies
• Elementary Education (K-6) - Chemistry
• Elementary Education (K-6) - English
• Elementary Education (K-6) - Geography
• Elementary Education (K-6) - History
• Elementary Education (K-6) - Liberal Studies: Humanities/Social Science
• Elementary Education (K-6) - Literacy Studies
• Elementary Education (K-6) - Mathematics
• Elementary Education (K-6) - Spanish
• Elementary Education (K-6) - Writing Arts
• Engineering Entrepreneurship
• English
• Entrepreneurship
• Environmental and Sustainability Studies
• Environmental Science
• Esports
• Exercise Science
• Exploratory Studies (Undeclared/Undecided)
• Finance
• Geographical Information Science (GIS)
• Geography
• Geology (BS)
• Health and Science Communication
• Health Studies (BA)
• Healthcare Management and Administration
• History
• Human Resource Management
• Inclusive Education - Elementary
• Information Systems and Analytics
• International Studies
• Journalism
• Law and Justice Studies
• Leadership and Social Innovation
• Liberal Studies: Humanities/Social Science
• Management
• Marketing
• Mathematics (BS)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Modern Languages and Linguistics
• Molecular and Cellular Biology
• Music (BA)
• Music (BM)
• Music Industry
• Neuroscience
• Nursing (cooperative diploma/RN to BSN)
• Nutrition
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Pre-Business
• Psychological Science (BS)
• Psychology (BA)
• Public Health and Wellness
• Public Relations
• Radio, Television, and Film
• Respiratory Therapy - Degree Advancement
• Respiratory Therapy - Entry into Practice
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Sports Communication and Media
• Studio Art (BFA)
• Subject Matter Education (K-12) - Art (BA, 4-year program)
• Subject Matter Education (K-12) - Biological Science (combined BA/MA STEM, 5-year program)
• Subject Matter Education (K-12) - Chemistry (combined BA/MA STEM, 5-year program)
• Subject Matter Education (K-12) - English (BA, 4-year program)
• Subject Matter Education (K-12) - English (combined BA/MST, 5-year program)
• Subject Matter Education (K-12) - Health and Physical Education (BA, 4-year program)
• Subject Matter Education (K-12) - History (BA, 4-year program)
• Subject Matter Education (K-12) - History (combined BA/MST, 5-year program)
• Subject Matter Education (K-12) - Mathematics (combined BA/MA STEM, 5-year program)
• Subject Matter Education (K-12) - Music: Instrumental (BM, 4-year program)
• Subject Matter Education (K-12) - Music: Jazz Studies (BM, 4-year program)
• Subject Matter Education (K-12) - Music: Vocal (BM, 4-year program)
• Subject Matter Education (K-12) - Physics (combined BA/MA STEM, 5-year program)
• Subject Matter Education (K-12) - Spanish (BA, 4-year program)
• Subject Matter Education (K-12) - Spanish (combined BA/MST, 5-year program)
• Subject Matter Education (K-12) - Theatre (combined BA/MST, 5-year program)
• Supply Chain and Logistics
• Surveying Engineering Technology
• Theatre Arts
• Translational Biomedical Sciences
• Wellness Management
• World Religions
• Writing Arts

Related Programs

• Management
• Law & Justice Studies
• Sociology

Additional Majors That May Interest You

• International Studies (B.A.)
• Spanish
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