Global Cultures & Languages
Academic programs
Undergraduate programs
French
Undergrad major Undergrad minor Undergrad certificateIn addition to learning literature and cultural studies, UWL’s French program also prepares students for variety of professional contexts.
Concentration
Business
Undergrad majorThe business concentration is focused on the study of French in professional business contexts, addressing written and oral conventions in business and other professional settings, as well as professional expectations across Francophone and Anglophone cultures.
Education
Undergrad major Teacher licenseThis major prepares students to teach French in grades K-12. Completion of the program and associated benchmark assessments will lead to endorsement for a Wisconsin Teaching License. Students in all teacher education programs must satisfy the School of Education (SOE) core requirements.
Education & Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Undergrad major Teacher licenseCompletion of the French Education and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Program and associated benchmark assessments will lead to endorsement for the following Wisconsin teaching licenses: French, grades K-12 (1355) and English as a Second Language, grades K-12 (ESL, 1395). Students in all teacher education programs must satisfy the School of Education (SOE) core requirements.
Spanish
Undergrad major Undergrad minorStudying Spanish is an opportunity to open up your worldview and gain marketable language skills for your future.
Education
Undergrad major Teacher licenseCompletion of the Spanish education program and associated benchmark assessments will lead to endorsement for a Wisconsin teaching license in Spanish for grades K-12 (1365). Students in all teacher education programs must satisfy the School of Education (SOE) core requirements.
Education & Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Undergrad major Teacher licenseCompletion of the Spanish education and teaching English to speakers of other languages program and associated benchmark assessments will lead to endorsement for the following Wisconsin teaching licenses: Spanish, grades K-12 (1365) and English as a Second Language, grades K-12 (ESL, 1395). Students in all teacher education programs must satisfy the School of Education (SOE) core requirements.
Chinese Studies
Undergrad minor Undergrad certificateWhy study Chinese? Studying Chinese will complement any area of study and will set you apart in the job market.
Russian Studies Certificate
Undergrad certificateLearn Russian. UW-La Crosse's Russian Studies Certificate program offers a combination of the face-to-face and online learning methods.
Spanish for Business & Organizations Certificate
Undergrad certificateCommunicate with a growing population of Spanish-speaking co-workers and clients — whether working for business or non-profit organizations.
Spanish for Health Professions Certificate
Undergrad certificateAdd Spanish skills to your future healthcare career with UWL's Spanish for Health Professions Certificate.