North Carolina Central University, with a strong tradition of teaching, research, and service, prepares students to become global leaders and practitioners who transform communities. Through a nationally recognized law school, highly acclaimed and innovative programs in the visual and performing arts, sciences, business, humanities, and education programs, NCCU students are engaged problem solvers. Located in the Research Triangle, the University advances research in the biotechnological, biomedical, informational, computational, behavioral, social, and health sciences. Our students enhance the quality of life of citizens and the economic development of North Carolina, the nation, and the world.

The department thus not only prepares students who are interested in being certified as foreign language teachers, but also those who are planning any professional career in which knowledge of foreign languages and cultures is essential or desirable or who intend to pursue graduate work in the fields of foreign literatures and linguistics.

Career prospects:

  • Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations Managers
  • Elementary, Middle, and High School Teachers
  • Interpreters
  • News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents
  • Postsecondary Educators/Teachers
  • Translators