- Keywords: Graduate, Foreign Language
- Policy Number: KC-ACA-3791
- Originally Issued: Prior to 2010
- Revised: Spring 2019
- Effective Catalog Cycle: AY 19-20
- Approved by: Graduate Council, SGS Dean, Provost
- Executive Sponsor: Provost
- Responsible Office: Registration and Records
Policy Statement
Upon approval of one’s program, degree-seeking graduate students whose degree program requires foreign language proficiency may take the courses numbered 120, 211 or 221 (Elementary Level II, Second Year Level I or Second Year Level II) in one foreign language to fulfill the requirement. The degree program will determine what grade will be accepted to fulfill the degree requirement.
Students who already have the required level of proficiency, but no documented means of showing it, may choose to take the final exam associated with the appropriate class level to fulfill their degree program’s language requirement (course number 120, 211 or 221). After taking the exam, a letter stating the student’s results will be sent to the graduate advisor of the student’s degree program. Exams are coordinated in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
Reason for Policy
This policy was developed to support student academic success and to provide consistent, quality delivery of academic programs and services.
Who Should Read this Policy?
All faculty; Academic advisors; Registrar’s office personnel; All graduate students.
Instructions, Procedures and Related Information
Contacts
UMKC Registrar’s Office: Website: http://www.umkc.edu/registrar/default.asp
Physical Location: 115 Administrative Center, 5115 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64110
Mailing Address: 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110-2499;
Phone: 816-235-1125; Fax: 816-235-5513; Email: registrar@umkc.edu
UMKC Office of the Provost: http://www.umkc.edu/provost/
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures: http://cas.umkc.edu/foreignlanguages/
