Any language degrees?

[bjcheung77]

My 2 cents- pursue the foreign language degree through TESU. You can accumulate a lot more credit than you need, and it will still appear on your transcript. Using the exams available, take them ALL and get that credit on there (Edit to add- once you graduate, it is MUCH HARDER to get those exam scores on a transcript- do it inside your degree). You can accumulate over 18 in most of the languages using 1 exam each. It doesn't matter that this will leave holes in your degree (to be filled in other ways) but it GETS IT ON THE TRANSCRIPT. This is a valuable and inexpensive way to "validate" your proficiency. Though TESU doesn't have official minors, you can easily write a statement identifying your proficiency using the ACTFL scale on your resume and cover letter "I have a degree in foreign language with Superior (or Advanced depending on your score) ability to speak, read, and write in 4 languages: ____, _____, _____, and English"

The reason I like this for you instead of chasing down an interpreting degree is because interpreting is one job title, where having the skills you have doesn't have to be limiting. Beyond basic interpreting, you can use your degree for teaching / tutoring, international business, and other fields too- especially in government positions. There are master's degree programs that would allow you to hone your job title if you want to put yourself in a box, but my advice is to keep yourself open for as many options as possible at the undergraduate level.

I agree with this totally. I have one quick question. From looking at the requirements, it's only 9 credits after the "Advanced Language I/II".
Since you should be able to complete 21-30 credits using a combo of tests and the ACTFL/NYC, etc to get those credits....
Can one finish the degree off with just 9-12 credits of UL language courses? And can one do so with PLA using cheap MOOC courses?

Link: Thomas Edison State University: Foreign Language

II. Area of Study: Foreign Language 33
A. Required Courses 21
Language skills through the advanced level (12)
Intermediate Language I and II (6)
AND Advanced Language I and II (6)

Note: Elementary/beginning-level language CANNOT be applied toward the area of study requirement
History of Civilization (3)
Major Writers/Masterpieces of Literature (6)
B. Capstone 3 LIB-495 Liberal Arts Capstone (3)
C. Foreign Language Electives* 9

Courses transferred to Thomas Edison State University are equated to the following levels:
100, 200, 300 or 400. A minimum of 18 credits equating to 300 or 400 are required.

*This list is a guide. Other foreign language courses may be appropriate for this area of study.

Note 1: Other foreign language areas of study may be modeled after the above. The area of study must be planned with a BA degree program advisor.
Note 2: All courses applied toward the foreign language area of study are REQUIRED to be taught in that specific foreign language, not in English translation.