Foreign Languages and Literatures

Foreign Languages and Literatures

Degrees Offered:

Program Title
Ph.D.

Ed.D.

M.S.

M.A.

Master
of

M.Ed.

MFA

French Language and Literature

Y

Spanish Language and Literature

Y

GRADUATE FACULTY

Director of Graduate Programs:
J. S. Despain, Box 8106, 919.513.1482, despain@gw.ncsu.edu, Foreign Languages and Literatures

Distinguished Professor: M. L. Sosower

Professors: G. A. Dawes, T. P. Feeny, R. V. Gross, Y. B. Rollins, E. Tai; Emeritus Professors: G. F. Gonzalez, J. R. Kelly, M. A. Witt; Associate Professors: V. Bilenkin, H. G. Braunbeck, M. A. Darhower, J. S. Despain, M. D. Garval, H. A. Jaimes, M. M. Magill, D. M. Marchi, J. Mari, J. P. Mertz, L. A. Mykyta, J. A. Pasten, A. N. Taj, E. L. Vilches; Emeritus Associate Professors: R. A. Alder, S. T. Alonso, M. L. Salstad; Assistant Professors: S. E. Garrigan, J. C. Michnowicz, T. E. Wolford, V. A. Wust

Fields of Graduate Instruction - Foreign Language and Literature

Admission Requirements:

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above
Narrative statement of professional and personal objectives (in English, 300 words).
Language proficiency as determined by writing sample and a speaking sample in the target language (French or Spanish).
Some applicants may be given provisional admittance on condition of taking specific undergraduate courses conducted in the target language and passing with a B or better.
Students admitted provisionally must complete at least 9 hours of graduate courses making grades of A or B to be considered for full graduate standing.

Degree Requirements: Both programs require at least 30 hours of course work and a culminating project. Each student’s program is tailored to enhance his or her career objectives. Students who plan to pursue a Ph.D. receive the requisite training and assistance. Students who plan to teach in community colleges or universities may complete the degree without a concentration or with a concentration in another language, English, History, or another discipline. K-12 teachers who already have "A" licensure may earn "M" licensure by taking 36 hours in specified disciplines. K-12 teachers who already hold "A" licensure can add-on English as a Second Language (ESL) licensure by taking 36 hours in specified disciplines.

Student Financial Support: Graduate assistantships and fellowships are available to students in both programs and are awarded by open competition.

Other Relevant Information: Students are admitted for the fall semester only; deadlines for applications are February 15 for international students and May 1 for U.S. students. Students interested in a teaching assistantship indicate this interest on the Graduate School application and must have their application in by March 1 for full consideration.

Click on Graduate Courses - General for current course information.

Click on Graduate Courses - French for current course information.

Click on Graduate Courses - Spanish for current course information.

NCSU Graduate Catalog

Program Title	Ph.D.	Ed.D.	M.S.	M.A.	Master of	M.Ed.	MFA
French Language and Literature				Y
Spanish Language and Literature				Y