Global Languages and Cultures

University of Dayton

United States of America, Dayton

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Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 69,365 / Year

Next IntakeAugust 21, 2026

Global Languages and Cultures

About

Majors:

Bachelor of Arts, French
Bachelor of Arts, German
Bachelor or Arts, Spanish

Minors:

Arabic
Chinese
French
German
Global Cultures
Italian
Spanish

Certificate:

International and Intercultural Leadership

The Department of Global Languages and Cultures offers instruction in Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Latin, Russian, and Spanish and thus brings a distinctively international perspective to the university community. The language programs focus on the development of proficiency in speaking, writing, reading, and listening, and integrate the study of literature, linguistics, business, and culture.

Faculty members in the Department of Global Languages and Cultures lead one-month language-immersion study programs in France, Germany, Latin America, and Spain in conjunction with the Center for International Programs (CIP). Participants in these programs can earn up to seven semester hours of language credit.

Students in B.A. programs can acquire teacher licensure in French, German, or Spanish through the dual-degree B.A. and B.S.E. programs conducted in conjunction with the Department of Teacher Education in the School of Education and Health Sciences. For details consult the department chairperson.

All new students who have previously studied their language of choice, continue their study in courses in which all enrolled students are at approximately the same level of proficiency. Students' proficiency levels for the first enrollment in a language class are determined by the results of the department's two-phase placement examination. Credit, but not placement, is awarded for scores of three or higher on the Advanced Placement language examinations.

Disciplines

College of Arts and Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Official secondary transcripts (in language of original issue). Transcripts of all previously attended secondary schools, including dates of attendance, all subjects studied, grades earned and marks achieved on examinations;
- Transcripts not issued in English should be accompanied by a certified English translation.
- Proof of completion must also be provided in the form of a graduation date listed on the transcript, a diploma, or a certificate of completion. If secondary schooling is still in progress, this must be submitted as soon as completed and prior to enrollment at the University of Dayton.
- Transcripts may be submitted directly from the secondary school to the University of Dayton via:
  - Mailed to Office of Recruitment and Admission, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton OH 45469-2713
  - E-transcript sent to: [email protected].
  - Emailed to [email protected]
Proof of English Proficiency. If your native language is not English, you are required to submit proof of English proficiency by submitting TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DET, SAT or ACT scores. Your scores should be sent to the University of Dayton directly from the testing center using code 1834 or for the ACT, code 3342.
Financial documentation. F-1 and J-1 students must provide a letter of financial support and a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover the first year of study. These may be emailed to [email protected] OR mailed to the address above.

English Requirements

PTEMin 50
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Fee Information

How to Apply

Application, including the essay. Student may apply through the University of Dayton Application or the Common Application. There is no application fee.

Global Languages and Cultures

University of Dayton

United States of America, Dayton

Go to Official Website