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Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania BA in Foreign Languages
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

BA in Foreign Languages

Lock Haven, USA

BA

English

Sep 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The BA in Foreign Languages focuses on comprehensive language acquisition and cultural studies. Students gain proficiency in multiple languages and explore the linguistic, literary, and historical contexts of the languages studied. The program typically involves immersive courses, fostering communication skills and cultural understanding.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue diverse career paths, including roles in translation, education, international relations, tourism, and diplomacy. Other opportunities lie in language consultancy, content creation, or working with global organizations that require multilingual communication.

Earning a degree in foreign languages readies you to live and work in a globalized world. From education to business and foreign service, a degree in foreign languages provides unlimited possibilities. Plus, at LHU you’ll have the chance to study with faculty who are all native speakers of the languages they teach.

All students in the major must study abroad, either a full-semester or a summer immersion program. If you study during the academic year at one of LHU's partner institutions, you will pay the same tuition as LHU tuition, and your credits automatically transfer. A number of study abroad programs offer the opportunity to learn other languages