The Department of Modern Languages offers multiple opportunities for undergraduate and graduate study in language, culture, and literature. From language classes in Arabic, German, Hebrew, or Russian; to culture classes in Chinese, Haitian Creole, Italian, and Japanese; to degree programs including Bachelor of Arts in French, Portuguese, or Spanish, Master of Arts in Spanish and Doctor of Philosophy in Spanish; the Department of Modern Languages prepares students for a variety of educational and future career opportunities.

In addition to the full degrees, Certificates are available to both traditional and non-degree-seeking students in Translation Studies, Legal Translation and Court Interpreting, Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture Studies and German Language and Culture. Students also have the option to obtain a Minor in French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, or Spanish.