French Language and Literature Degree

The French Language and Literature college degree track is a field of study focused on the French Language. The French language is a romance language part of the Indo-European language system which descended from Latin along with such languages as Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and other languages from around the globe. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer french language and literature degrees.

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Seattle Pacific University (SPU)

1701 Broadway Avenue, Seattle, WA

SPU, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Seattle, Washington, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. The Free Methodist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. SPU has a yearly student enrollment of nearly four thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at SPU. A score in a range of 1550 - 1875 on the SAT, or 22 - 28 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Approximately 70% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 23% of those accepted choosing to attend.

The cost of tuition is nearly $33,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students and costs approximately $5,400 per year. Students enrolled at SPU may be eligible for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Seattle Pacific University "Falcons" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Gymnastics (NCAA Division II)

Students should visit the Seattle Pacific University website to see a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

Career Options for Graduates

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Interpreters and Translators

Description

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, interpreters and translators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 28.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 900
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $36990
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $41200

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).