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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Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Also known as Clarion University

539 Pittsburg Mills Circle, Tarentum, PA

Clarion University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Clarion, PA and provides a large number of program options for students. Approximately 7,300 students are enrolled yearly at Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

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

• Library Science
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by the admissions office. Most students accepted to Clarion University of Pennsylvania score in-between 1260 to 1570 on the SAT. Clarion University of Pennsylvania accepts roughly 80 percent of applicants yearly. Of those applicants accepted, nearly 47 percent of students enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found at clarion.edu.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay nearly $9,200 and nonresidents pay $16,000 annually. Student housing is available for students and costs about $5,200 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Clarion University of Pennsylvania through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

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

• 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).