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Become a more engaged world citizen

The world is made up of a diverse and fascinating array of people, cultures and languages, which are now more interconnected than ever before. Being inclusive and responsive to different cultural values and customs is a critical element of human interaction, and these skills are crucial in today’s workforce.

When you earn a language degree online with Oregon State University, you’ll develop an understanding of different societal structures, past and present, and be better able to navigate the world’s complex range of cultural identities. Through highly interactive online courses, you’ll develop skills to effectively communicate and exchange ideas across cultures — an invaluable foundation for careers in diplomacy, international business, education, journalism, cultural and arts management, and much more.

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Program Type

18 programs in languages available

Undergraduate degrees (3)

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French

B.A.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Develop proficiency in a language spoken by nearly 300 million people worldwide as you gain knowledge of and appreciation for diverse francophone cultures and modern-day France.

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German

B.A. or B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Build a strong foundation in the language, culture and history of German-speaking countries, and benefit from ample interactions with classmates and instructors.

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Spanish

B.A.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Prepare for life as a bilingual and culturally responsive citizen through courses that guide your learning of the language and cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.

Undergraduate microcredentials (12)

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American Sign Language (Introductory)

Microcredential (introductory)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Learn ASL to build inclusive, in-demand communication skills and connect with the Deaf community, gaining foundational language knowledge that you can use in your career or everyday life.

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German (Introductory)

Microcredential (introductory)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Develop foundational speaking, writing, reading and comprehension skills in German, and learn about German culture while gaining the skills to converse with others in the language.

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German (Intermediate I)

Microcredential (advanced)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Develop intermediate speaking, writing, reading and comprehension skills in German, and learn about German culture while gaining the skills to converse with others in the language.

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German (Intermediate II)

Microcredential (advanced)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Develop intermediate speaking, writing, reading and comprehension skills in German, and learn about German culture while gaining the skills to converse with others in the language.

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German (Advanced)

Microcredential (advanced)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Develop advanced speaking, writing, reading and comprehension skills in German, and learn about German culture while gaining the skills to converse with others in the language.

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Italian (Introductory)

Microcredential (introductory)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing comprehension of Italian. Gain a unique cultural perspective as you develop the skills to converse with other Italian speakers.

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Italian (Intermediate)

Microcredential (advanced)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Expand your speaking, listening, reading and writing comprehension of Italian. Gain a unique cultural perspective as you develop the skills to converse more confidently with other Italian speakers.

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Korean (Introductory)

Microcredential (introductory)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Learn the logical components of Korean with a focus on reading, writing, listening, speaking, colloquial expressions and culture to gain a comprehensive understanding.

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Korean (Intermediate)

Microcredential (advanced)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Learn the logical components of Korean with a focus on reading, writing, listening, speaking, colloquial expressions and culture to gain a comprehensive understanding.

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Medical Spanish

Microcredential (advanced)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Deepen your Spanish speaking and comprehension skills related to health care and medical language while exploring health and healing systems from cross-cultural perspectives.

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Spanish (Introductory)

Microcredential (introductory)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Learn about the complexity of the Spanish language and the diversity of Spanish-speaking communities while gaining the skills to converse with other Spanish-speakers.

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Spanish (Intermediate)

Microcredential (advanced)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Gain a more advanced understanding of the complexity of Spanish and the diversity of Spanish-speaking communities while gaining the skills to converse with others in Spanish.

Undergraduate course sequences (1)

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Language Courses

Online Course Sequences

Overview

Set yourself up for career advancement and enhance your global awareness and intercultural skills by studying a new language via engaging and interactive language courses online.

Graduate certificates (2)

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Dual Language Specialization / ESOL

Graduate Certificates

Overview | Careers | Skills

Draw from linguistics, second language acquisition, education policy and program administration as you learn how to teach Spanish-speakers alongside English-proficient peers.

Learn more about Oregon State’s online programs in language and liberal arts.

Hope Nelson, OSU Ecampus German student, smiles

Engagement between peers, as well as my professors, was really important because you can’t speak a language alone. You’re constantly helping each other and building each other up.”

Hope Nelson
B.A. in German