Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog

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Degree Information

Graduation Requirements in Foreign Language

Foreign Language. To understand the major cultures of the world as expressed in art, philosophy, politics or economy, it is necessary to know and appreciate languages other than one’s native language. Therefore, some proficiency in a foreign language is also required to graduate from Texas A&M University. This requirement can be met by:

• completing two units (two full years) of high school course work in the same foreign language;

• completing two semesters (one full year) of course work at the college level in the same foreign language; or

• demonstrating proficiency in a foreign language by examination.

Notes:

1. International students are not permitted to enroll in courses which satisfy the foreign language requirement if those courses are taught in their native language.
2. Students who wish to demonstrate foreign language proficiency without taking acceptable high school or college courses may do so through the existing credit by examination process for the first two college courses in the foreign language. In cases where students wish to demonstrate proficiency in a language not taught at Texas A&M, the following procedures shall apply. The student shall request an examination from the Head of the Department of Hispanic Studies or the Head of the Department of European and Classical Languages and Cultures. The department will coordinate the administration of special examinations to demonstrate foreign language proficiency. This will include finding an appropriate examination to test the student’s proficiency, informing the student how to arrange to take that examination and certifying the results to the student’s advisor. All arrangements shall be made and fees paid by the student.
3. American Sign Language (ASL) may be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement unless otherwise specified by the student’s college or department. Students may either transfer ASL credits or arrange to be tested at another institution. (Texas A&M does not offer courses in ASL.)