Combined Majors

As you begin to consider what courses to take, we would like to let you in on a little secret:
Talented students know that the skills for today's job market don't always come from one department.

Increasingly, professional and business fields are recognizing the impact of our multicultural / multi-linguistic world. Indiana State graduates are finding that a major or minor in languages combined with a major in another discipline ideally positions them to successfully find jobs in a multicultural environment. With combined degrees the opportunities are endless! There are positions in Indiana, the U.S. and around the world working in government, businesses, education, travel industries, and computer technology.

This is a sample of WHAT ISU GRADUATES ARE DOING:

A student with majors in German and Chemistry was appointed to head up a joint venture with a German chemical firm because he was the only executive in his company with an ability in German. He later became the company's CEO.
A student in French took a position with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. She later accepted a position with an international accounting firm on the basis of her knowledge of
French and immigration/import law.
A student with majors in German and the International Business Concentration secured a two-year internship in Germany. On his return he entered law school and is preparing for a career in international law. He is one of many language majors who have gone on to study law.
A student with a double major in Latin and French taught English in Japan. His Japanese became so good that he returned with a lucrative job with Toyota in the U.S.
A student in Psychology and German is now practicing in the area of psycho-linguistics.
ISU pre-medicine students with majors in languages have done research abroad or are practicing abroad.
Numerous ISU students with teaching credentials combined language with other disciplines and are teaching in middle schools and high schools nation-wide.

Let us show you how to make your ISU degree even better.

The Department and its undergraduate programs are uniquely suited to help you combine your studies into a truly great degree. The undergraduate program offers:

A Language Studies Major that lets you focus on French, German, Latin, Linguistics, Spanish, or Teaching English as a Second Language--OR any combination of those

Coursework also available in Arabic, Japanese, and Chinese

Indiana teaching certification

International Studies Minor

The International Business Concentration

Study and internships abroad

Cooperation with other disciplines, including Latin American studies, Women's Studies, and the

Honors Program

You've got questions? We've got answers. Contact the department to receive more information.