Student Success

Southeastern’s Department of World Languages and Cultures provides many resources to guarantee each student’s success, including service-learning and internship opportunities, departmental scholarships and more.

Academic Advising

The Department of World Languages and Cultures offers academic advising to all of its majors and minors every day of the summer, fall, and spring academic semesters.  Advising might not be available during academic breaks.  All majors must be advised before their registration hold can be lifted.

To be advised, make an appointment with the Department Head, Dr. Harrison ([email protected]). For general questions or concerns related to the world languages degree and/or any of the concentrations, please contact the Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Dr. Parker ([email protected])

Students are strongly encouraged to pre-register to ensure adequate course selection. Freshmen and transfer students who have not taken foreign languages at the university-level but have taken foreign languages in high school are advised to take a placement test in the Foreign Language Resource Center.

Please feel free to contact the department with any questions by phone at 985-549-2105, by email ([email protected]), or by stopping by the office (DVIC 219).

Employment Options

  • International Political Organizations, Embassies, and Consultants
  • Import/Export Companies & International Banks
  • Schools
  • Government – CIA, Defense Dept., Peace Corps,
  • Dept. of Justice, Immigration & Naturalization
  • International Student Programs
  • Corporate Programs for Transfer Students
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Industry – Hospitality, Restaurants & Hotels, Health Care Services,
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Banking
  • Airlines, Cruise Lines, Railroads
  • Automobile Industry

Related Occupations for Foreign Language Majors

Some of these occupations may require additional education at Graduate or Professional schools. For information on qualifications and career specifics consult the Occupational Outlook Handbook or other career resources. Also, take advantage of career counseling offered by the Center for Student Excellence.

  • Air Traffic Assistant
  • Intelligence Specialist
  • Art Dealer
  • International Account Representative
  • Banking Correspondent
  • International Banking Officer
  • Bilingual Educator
  • International Consultant
  • Civil Service Employee
  • International Trade Economist
  • Consultant
  • Interpreter
  • Copywriter
  • Investment Analyst
  • Cultural Attache
  • Linguist
  • Cultural Officer
  • Loan Officer
  • Customs/Immigration Officer
  • Missionary
  • Drug Enforcement Agent
  • National Security Agent
  • FBI or CIA Agent
  • Overseas Plant Manager
  • Financial Planner
  • Peace Corps
  • Foreign Correspondent
  • Pharmaceutical Representative
  • Foreign Diplomat
  • Sports Agent
  • Foreign Exchange Trader
  • Teacher
  • Foreign Service Officer
  • Tour Organizer
  • Foreign Service Peacekeeping
  • Translator
  • Foreign Service Specialist
  • Travel Agent
  • Fund-Raiser Importer/Exporter
  • Travel Writer
  • Intelligence Researcher

Preparing for a Job in Foreign Languages

  1. Be familiar with current events and travel to the other countries.
  2. Undertake work/study in the country where the target language is spoken.
  3. Become more fluent by reading books, and using tapes and videos.
  4. Network and attend job fairs.
  5. Obtain certification to teach.
  6. Develop business skills to compliment language skills.
  7. Work in an international company based in the U.S.
  8. Consult a directory of foreign firms based in the U. S.
  9. Consult a directory of U. S. firms abroad.
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