Appalachian State University
Romance Languages: Master of Arts (MA)
Application Deadlines
Spring Admission
December 1
Summer Session 1 Admission
April 1
Fall Admission
July 1
Application Requirements
Entrance exam: Not required
Application requirements vary by program. Learn more
Location
On campus
Completion Time
2 years (full time)
Teach romance languages? Oui! Si!
Choosing to study a foreign language in an increasingly global world allows for the development and refinement of communication, listening and speaking skills — while also endowing yourself with a concern for world affairs and an appreciation of and respect for individual differences.
The Master of Arts in Romance Languages program at App State offers two areas of emphasis: French and Spanish. Each track is designed for you to start or advance your teaching career, in either a K–12 or college classroom.
A 2024 ‘Best’
In its 2024 “Best Colleges” rankings, U.S. News & World Report named App State:
- No. 1 — Most Innovative School among Southern universities
- No. 2 — Top Public Schools in the South
- No. 3 — Best Regional Universities of the South
The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and the Southeast for 2024.
‘Top’ school for 2023
Forbes magazine ranked App State among “America’s Top Colleges” for 2023.
Concentrations and Courses
Careers
Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!
Careers
- French Language Teacher
- Spanish Language Teacher
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International Experience
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Graduate Assistantships
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Program Contact
Dr. Darci Gardner
Program Director
gardnerdl1@fenxiong.net
828-262-2928
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