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$25,375Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer french language and literature degrees.
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Widener University – Main Campus
Also known as Westmoreland College
145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA
Widener University - Main Campus is a nonprofit private institution located in Chester, PA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Widener University - Main Campus has a yearly student enrollment of over four thousand.
Areas of study offered at Widener University - Main Campus include but are not limited to:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Education
Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to this school score in-between 900 - 1110 on the SAT exam. Widener University - Main Campus accepts roughly 70% of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, around 22% of students attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is nearly $38,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for a cost of $6,800 each year. This school may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of grants and loans.
Widener University - Main Campus offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Students who would like to learn more about Widener University - Main Campus can visit their website at www.widener.edu.
Students Enrolled in the French Language and Literature Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Westmoreland College offers a bachelor's degree program in french language and literature.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 0 |
Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Hispanic | 1 |
Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the French Language and Literature program at Westmoreland College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Total Employment: 210
- Average Hourly Rate: $23.60
- Average Annual Salary: $49080
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Widener University – Main Campus accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Widener University – Main Campus may provide student services like:- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Westmoreland College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
- Basketball (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
- Track and Field (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Volleyball