Modern Languages Department
Studying the current day languages which are used and studied throughout the world.
Academic Options
Associate in Arts – DTA Modern Language
The associate in arts – direct transfer agreement (DTA) degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. YVC offers a variety of disciplines so that students can select their course load based on their area of interest within this degree. These courses are recommended as guidelines for state transfer. For assistance with course selection, contact the program faculty or the Advising Center.
Student please note: To insure that your degree requirements for graduation have been met, you need to review the degree planning guide with an advisor or counselor.
Areas of Interest
Possible Careers
Graduates with a bachelors or masters degree in language can pursue careers in teaching both here in the United States and abroad. Including language studies with any major will provide options for careers in international business, law, medicine, cross cultural work with sociology, communication and other professional field.
Arts & Humanities Pathway
If you choose this pathway you are likely working toward a Direct Transfer Degree (DTA) to continue on to a university or other four year college.
Students can focus on one of the following disciplines while pursuing an Associate in Arts – Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA), and Associate in Business – Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Ready Pathway (AA-DTA/MRP), or an Associate in Science – Transfer Track 1 (AS-T T1) or Track 2 (AS-T T2).
Modern Languages Department Contacts