College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies
www.kent.edu/mcls


About This Program

The Master of Arts in French program provides advanced training in French language, literature and culture, with opportunities for research, teaching and study abroad. With a focus on critical analysis, cultural interpretation and intercultural competence, you will be well prepared for careers in academia, government, business and more. Read more...

Contact Information

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Applications to the Literature concentration are not being accepted at this time.

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary

  • 5.7% faster than the average
  • 30,600 number of jobs
  • $69,920 potential earnings

Interpreters and translators

  • 20.0% much faster than the average
  • 77,400 number of jobs
  • $52,330 potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • 3.8% about as fast as the average
  • 1,050,800 number of jobs
  • $62,870 potential earnings

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.