A minor in world languages and cultures provides you with language proficiency and cultural skills for professional and academic careers. As a student seeking this minor, you will take 18 credit hours in a single language, either French, German, or Spanish. Foreign language courses at USI are taught by highly qualified Ph.D. faculty. In addition, you can practice your oral skills in the Miller Language Laboratory, staffed by native/near-native language tutors. USI offers international language events, guest speakers, language clubs and honor societies. USI students have received national scholarships to study in foreign countries. The world languages and cultures minor combines with any major, such as international studies, art, the sciences and business.
Additional credit hours could indicate a major, second minor, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate.
An undergraduate student should initiate a Change of Academic Program if they wish to add or remove a minor.
The student obtains a Change of Academic Program form from the Registrar's Office or the department of the new major/minor, secures the signature of the department chair/director (or dean) of any major/minor to be added, and returns the form to the Registrar's Office for processing.
A student must submit the completed form by the Thursday before priority registration if the change is to be made within the current semester. Unless granted a waiver by the department of the new major, the student must meet all current program requirements for graduation.
By adding a language to your resume, you may be more competitive when searching for a new position, especially if that organization has a connection to the language. Some USI alumni have secured jobs at international corporations and agencies, work for the United Nations or have pursued Ph.D. degrees in international diplomacy, politics, relations and linguistics.
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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
