University of Missouri-Kansas city

Why study World Languages and Cultures at UMKC?

• Explore the world: Faculty-led study abroad programs in the summer as well as exchange programs during the academic year are available around the globe.
• Understand the world: Our degree programs focus on communication and cultural competence, building skills and knowledge about our diverse globe.
• Enhance your career: Our graduates work in a variety of fields, including academia, law, business, translation, technology, medicine, education, and the applied and performing arts.
• Learn from great teachers: Our faculty are nationally and internationally known for their research and their teaching.
• Stand out in a crowd: World Language courses are interactive, engaging, and small enough to allow for participation by all students.

What degree programs in World Languages do we offer?

• Undergraduate majors: Bachelor of Arts in Languages and Cultures with an emphasis in French, Spanish, Classical Languages and Cultures, or International Studies.
  
• Undergraduate minors: 18 credits in French, German Studies or Spanish.
• Graduate degree: Master of Arts in Romance Languages with an emphasis in French or Spanish.