Chinese - BA

The goal of the Chinese program at USU is to prepare students for a high level of proficiency in professional and academic contexts. Mandarin Chinese is emphasized in the program.

Majors take language courses in which they develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills; culture and literature courses where they learn about the traditions and perspectives of Chinese-speaking communities; and business and translation courses, which offer practice-oriented preparation for the job market.

They also have the option to participate in study abroad programs in China or Taiwan, where they gain proficiency in Chinese and experience exciting travel opportunities.

The faculty members in the Chinese program have culturally diverse expertise in language, literature, and culture which helps majors gain a solid grounding in Chinese language and culture and prepares them to function effectively in a variety of careers and as members of the international community. 

• For more information about the Chinese BA, please see the World Languages and Cultures website.

• Please make sure to consult regularly with your departmental advisor to confirm what courses will be available and to work out your plan of study.

• Admitted and current students must meet with an academic advisor.

• Log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

• The highest math requirement for this degree is a  Quantitative Literacy (QL) course of the student’s choice.

• New freshmen must be admitted to USU in Good Standing.

• Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU must have a 2.50 GPA.