• Chinese is an excellent complement to other disciplines, including business, communications, management and information systems, engineering, history, veterinary medicine, and agriculture.
• The Language Learning Resource Center in Thompson Hall 210 provides the latest in language learning technology, such as access to almost 40 computers, two HD TVs with VCR and Blu-Ray DVD players and the ability to check out other equipment. The center also offers a fully trained staff on hand to provide assistance.
• The school of Foreign Languages, Cultures, and Race offers four faculty-led study abroad programs. Study abroad during spring break in Guatemala or study abroad in the summer in Paris, Berlin, or Berlin/Austria.Learn more about these faculty-led study abroad experiences
• Study abroad provides students a wide range of opportunities for adventuring, learning, and engaging with the foreign language and culture. Students can earn course credit while studying abroad in another country. Visit the Office of International Programs for more information.
• Scholarships are offered annually to new and ongoing students and for study abroad.

Chinese major

The Chinese program offers three years of Chinese language study and several courses taught in English on Chinese and Asian culture. To major in Chinese, a student must take the minimum requirement of 34 foreign language credits.

In addition to your major language, you'll need to complete ONE of these supplemental requirements:

• A minor in a second foreign language
• Concentration of at least 16 credits in a field related to your major language
• A second major

More information about the major

Chinese minor

To fulfill requirements for a minor in Chinese, a student must complete a minimum of 17 credits of course work in the language area. Courses must include:

• Nine credits in the language at the 300-400 level

or

• Six credits in the language at the 300-400 level and three credits in film, culture, or literature in the language area taught in English.

More information about the minor

Graduation requirements

See the WSU Catalog for degree requirements and talk with your academic advisor about planning and scheduling your courses. All students must meet requirements as outlined in the catalog in order to graduate.

To fulfill requirements for a minor in Chinese, a student must complete a minimum of 17 credits of course work in the language area.

Courses must include:

• Nine credits in the language at the 300-400 level
  or
• Six credits in the language at the 300-400 level and three credits in film, culture, or literature in the language area taught in English.

See the WSU Catalog for degree requirements and talk with your academic advisor about planning and scheduling your courses. All students must meet requirements as outlined in the catalog in order to graduate.

A variety of state, federal, and university-sponsored programs are available to help students with educational costs.

For all students at WSU

Washington State University awards millions of dollars in financial aid and scholarships to students every year based on financial need, academic merit, or a combination of the two.

To get all the financial help WSU can provide, you'll need to do these two things:

• Complete the University's general scholarship application so you can be eligible for scholarship consideration, including departmental awards.
• Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) so WSU can consider you for aid (scholarships, grants, loans, etc.) based on financial need. Get started here.

Click here for more info about about WSU scholarships and financial aid

For students in foreign languages

The College of Arts and Sciences awards more than $50,000 in scholarships each year. For more information, see the CAS scholarships page.

The School of Languages, Cultures, and Race awards numerous scholarships annually for new students, continuing students, and those pursuing study abroad.

What you can do with a degree in foreign languages and cultures:

• Translation and interpreting services
• Customs and immigration
• Public relations
• Business
• Teaching
• Travel and tourism
• Law enforcement
• Health services
• Publishing, editing
• Communication

Skills you can market with a degree in foreign languages and cultures:

• Ability to speak languages other than English
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Effective written and oral communication
• Reading and listening comprehension
• Critical analysis and problem solving
• Intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work solo or as a team member
• Time management and organization