Languages and Linguistics Academic Programs and Degrees

Saint Joseph’s communication sciences and disorders major provides students with the preparation necessary to apply to speech-language pathology grad programs.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Francophone studies program offers students the opportunity to hone their language skills while gaining a multidisciplinary perspective on the French-speaking world.

With French spoken by more than 276 million people in 29 countries on five continents, having the ability to speak, read and write in French has countless personal and professional benefits.

The Italian studies major provides students the opportunity to become proficient in the Italian language through courses in Italian culture and history.

As a linguistics major or minor at Saint Joseph’s University, you will study how languages work, where they come from, how they are used in society, how they are learned and how they change over time. You have the option to follow a general linguistics track or select a concentration in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

With more than 580 million Spanish speakers located around the world, having the ability to read, write and converse in Spanish has countless benefits, both personally and professionally.

The classical studies minor offers courses in Latin and ancient Greek, ranging from elementary to advanced levels. Advanced courses cover the works of major authors and all literary genres, featuring a comprehensive exploration of both language and culture.

The Italian minor at Saint Joseph’s University will introduce you to Italian culture and language in a way that is both fun and gratifying.