Languages, Cultures and Religions - School of Humanities and Social Sciences - Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Undergraduate programs

Missouri State offers a range of major and minor programs that allow you to tailor your language skills to your educational and professional goals.

Assistant professor Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez de la Vega teaching a language class.

Major

Modern language (BS)

Language option areas

Silhouette of two people talking in front of a global map.

Major

Global studies (BA)

Major

Religious studies (BA, BS)

Graduate programs

Master's

Applied second language acquisition

Learn the best ways to teach non-native speakers a new language. Work in the United States or abroad.

Master's

Religious studies

Explore religions and cultures around the world. Available in online or seated formats.

Foreign language teaching certificate

Refine your skills as a foreign language teacher.

French certificate

Improve your French language skills and culture savvy.

Spanish certificate

Immerse yourself into Spanish language, culture and customs.

Additional learning opportunities

Our interdisciplinary programs and collaborative classes at the Foreign Language Institute offer even more opportunities to enhance your language skills.

Polyglot Hour

Promote cultural exchange and language competence at our informal gathering in the Siceluff Hall library.

World Language Day 2024 - Just for Fun

Our annual world language showcase helps high school students make that transition to college, The day is filled with linguistic exploration and cultural connections. We offer a variety of foreign language games and activities purely for fun, prizes and surprises.

RCASH faculty named inaugural Education Abroad Faculty Fellows
Tuesday March 11, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Jeff Loughary, Nikki Ferry and Dr. William Harwood were among eight Missouri State faculty members named to the 2025 cohort.
History alum Micaela Wiehe wins Fulbright-Hays fellowship
Monday March 10, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
She will use the grant to study the history of the Nahua people of Mexico.
MSU awarded $60,000 grant for faith-health education
Friday March 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
The grant supports programs that strengthen health care education through religious literacy.
Paws to the Polls wraps up successful 2024
Tuesday February 25, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
The organization’s top officers reflect on how PTTP has enhanced their personal and professional growth.
Scouts earn badges at MSU’s Merit Badge University
Friday February 21, 2025 at 8:15 p.m.
Over 100 scouts attended the one-day event in January.