Master of Arts in Romance Languages - Italian

Wayne State's Master of Arts in Romance Languages with a concentration in Italian provides advanced training in language literature and culture. Graduates gain the skills in research, translation, textual analysis and intercultural competency vital in our contemporary global economy. With many Italian companies like Fiat-Chrysler, Comau, and Magneti Marelli housed in the Detroit metro area, and many Italian speakers throughout the United States, deepening your language, culture and research skills with an M.A. in Italian can lead you to an excellent career. Applicants must demonstrate competency in Italian.

To be considered for graduate admission, applicants must have completed an appropriate university-level program comparable in subject matter and credits to a Wayne State bachelor's degree program. While a degree in another country may have a similar name to a U.S. degree, that doesn't mean it requires similar lengths and content of study or that it should be accepted as equivalent.All graduate applicants must:Present an excellent scholastic recordHave sufficient financial resources for minimum tuition, supplies and living expensesBe proficient in EnglishApplicants whose native language is not English must meet one of the following language proficiency requirements for admission: (1) submit an English language qualifying score, (2) receive provisional admission through the Wayne State University English Language Institute (ELI), (3) qualify for English proficiency exemption.To establish English proficiency, you are required to submit an official qualifying score meeting minimum Graduate School requirements. The Graduate School's English Language Proficiency requirements are the absolute minimum; programs can set higher minimum standards. You are expected to meet the requirements set by your program of interest