The primary mission of the Department of Modern Languages at East Stroudsburg University is to offer students a comprehensive program of studies in Spanish. Students may choose from a Bachelor of Arts degree -- typically leading to a career in translation, business, government, non-profits, or social services -- or a Bachelor of Science degree, which includes K-12 teaching certification.

Chinese and Spanish minors are also offered, each with distinct components in language and culture.

Other languages are also sometimes offered.

Whatever the level of language study chosen by the student, the basic goal remains the same: to acquire useful proficiency in that language with meaningful cultural knowledge. In its pursuit of these goals, the department follows the guidelines and standards established by such professional organizations as the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), the Modern Language Association (MLA), the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP; formerly NCATE) and the various professional organizations affiliated with those languages in which degrees are offered (AATSP and CLTA).