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Portland State University
Overview
Portland State University / Department of World Languages and Literatures is located in Portland, OR, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | Japanese | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | German | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | French | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | World literature and language | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Spanish |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 9 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam ACTFL Varies Thesis Required for some |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
26
Applied
19
Accepted
16
Enrolled
Applying
65
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | April 1st | March 1st | No |
| Winter deadline | September 1st | July 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | November 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | ACTFL | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | BA in the major language, minimum GPA of 3.0 in all coursework |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
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| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6.5 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
33
Total Graduate Students
24%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 18.18% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 45% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 3.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 9.09% |
Gender
Male (45%)
Female (54%)
Faculty
87
Total faculty
Full-time - 61
Part-time - 26
Male (30)
Female (57)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Foreign language pedagogy, applied and social linguistics, literary history and criticism |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 522,357 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751
United States
Portland, OR 97207-0751
United States
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