全球语言的研究重点是学习语言，语言学，文学和文化。能够流利地说德语的能力可能是当今全球经济中的一项资产，并使个人在饱和的就业市场中具有竞争力。就业机会存在于许多职业领域，具有德语背景的毕业生在进入就业市场时具有竞争优势。德语专业的毕业生从事商业，教育，政府和非营利部门的职业，其中一些还拥有高级学位。此外，德语辅修课程是许多专业课的绝佳补充。从事法律，商业管理，刑事司法和健康科学等职业的学生应考虑以未成年人为母语，以提高其适销对路的技能。
The Department of World Languages and Cultures serves a threefold purpose: to encourage an appreciation of humanistic values through the study of foreign languages, literatures, and cultures, to teach foreign languages as a means of communication, and to prepare students for academic careers and the opportunities available in the field of international business. As part of a dynamic urban university in a city of growing international awareness and status, the department is fulfilling its responsibility to meet the increasing foreign language needs of the governmental, business, and professional communities. The department recognizes that an active command of the foreign language and a thorough exploration of the foreign culture form an essential basis for further study in the various areas of its curriculum.<br><br>In addition to courses in the language major, students are advised to choose courses in other areas that complement their language study. Such courses include other languages, history, philosophy, art and music, business, and education. Faculty in the department are eager to discuss students' academic plans as they design their course of study.<br><br>In addition to the Program Degree Requirements, students must fulfill the College of Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements (see College Degree Requirements) and the University Degree Requirements (see 1400 University Degree Requirements and Graduation).