Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
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A Flexible Program
Our degree program is flexible and allows students to design their own plans of study according to their interests. Seminars are conveniently scheduled during the late afternoon and evening to accommodate in-service teachers and other professionals. Check here for a sample of the graduate courses offered during the current or upcoming semester. Other options available to students include study abroad through departmental programs in Canada, France, Germany, Mexico and Spain; Teacher Certification after additional coursework (usually taken simultaneously with M.A. seminars) and student teaching; and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certification.
Financial Assistance
Full-time students often apply for and receive graduate assistantships, which provide a monthly stipend, a full tuition waiver, and a health-insurance reimbursement if purchased through the University. Other financial assistance is available in the form of scholarships and tuition waivers for qualified students. Of particular interest may be the Illinois State Foundation Fellowships for Graduate Students, which provide an award of $3000 for incoming students who demonstrate a potential for academic excellence at the graduate level. Applicants for the Foundation Fellowship must be admitted to a degree program by the application deadline of March 15. Applications and information may be found on the Graduate School webpage.