How is foreign language proficiency demonstrated? Can any language be used?
A. Applicants whose native language is English must demonstrate proficiency in another language. A written exam (translation from another language into English) is offered once per semester in French, Spanish, Italian, German and Russian. Other languages can fulfill the requirement if testing or verification can be provided. Knowledge of the language at a second year reading level is expected. Language courses may be taken during the master’s program for review purposes but may not be counted as credit toward the degree. The director of graduate studies may exempt a student from taking the foreign language exam if proficiency in another language has been demonstrated by other means, such as outside certification.
