Graduate School Information

Graduate School Information​

​Whether your goal is to obtain specialized knowledge or training in a particular field or simply to pursue even greater fluency and insight into your language area, graduate school may be a next step toward a successful future.  A graduate degree in Chinese, French, German, and/or Spanish can expand career opportunities, and many  Modern Language students have gone on to graduate school after completing their degree at Grove City College.  In fact, an undergraduate degree in a modern language opens up a broad range of graduate education options including international business, economics, missions, psychology, social work, international studies, foreign or domestic relations, translation/interpretation, law, teaching English as a second language, linguistics and literature, among others.  In recent years, our graduates have earned (or are earning) M.A. and/or Ph.D. degrees from schools like The Pennsylvania State University, Middlebury College, Duquesne University, the University of Virginia, the Monterrey Institute, Millersville University, Purdue University, the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Kent State University, Ohio University, the University of Pittsburgh, Indiana State University, California State University, and many others. 

Helpful Links

GradSchools.com  can get you started as you look for which colleges and universities offer graduate studies in Modern Languages, International Studies, and other related fields.

Peterson's Guide to Graduate School offers information on how to get started, find a school, prepare for admission exams, pay for school and other helpful resources and advice.

Valuable information on doctoral programs in modern languages can be found through the MLA Guide to Doctoral Programs in English and Other Modern Languages  

Grove City College Career Services.

U.S. News & World Report lists "America's Best Graduate Schools", explains the major graduate school entrance tests, and provides links to helpful tools and informative articles

Top Language and Literature Graduate Schools for Modern Languages

The following schools have been recommended by Modern Language faculty at Grove City College and other strong undergraduate programs.  This list is not meant to be exhaustive, but rather as a starting place for investigation.  Of course, each language would yield a somewhat different list.  See also the MLA Guide to Doctoral Programs in English and Other Modern Languages

Office of International Education

College is a time to learn—and some of the best learning doesn’t happen in the classroom. At Grove City College, we believe that travel is essential for growth. That’s why we make it as easy and affordable as possible for our students to study abroad.


 

Current Students

​Every student's story is different, and how you choose to take advantage of the numerous opportunities to learn, grow and flourish is up to you.

 

Minor in German

​To minor in German, students complete 15 credit hours of German courses beyond German 101 and 102.

 

Minor in French

​To minor in French, students complete 15 credit hours of French courses beyond French 101 and 102.

 

Internships

​Many students studying a modern language at Grove City College prepare for careers in translation, teaching, government, social work, bilingual services, interpretation, and foreign service by interning at various organizations and businesses domestically and abroad.

 

B.A. in French

​The Bachelor of Arts degree in French equips students to become skilled participants in today’s increasingly complex and interconnected world and prepares them to excel in both graduate study and a wide variety of careers.

 
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