Associate Degree in Language Studies (Transfer)

Begin your study of languages at Lane Community College and transfer to earn your four year degree with the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) degree. While fulfilling many general educations course requirements for your bachelor's degree, learning a new language and culture. Choose from: American Sign Language (ASL), Chinuk Wawa, French, and Spanish. What you'll learn; Analytical skills, Diversity and cultural awareness, Communication and interpersonal skills, Critical thinking skills, Abstract reasoning and creative problem-solving. An Associate of Arts, Oregon Transfer (AAOT) degree will provide you with credits that will transfer to leading four year institutions for more in-depth study. The AAOT offers you the flexibility to choose courses that interest you while meeting university lower division general education requirements. And all with small classrooms, dedicate instructors, and affordable tuition. Lane’s provides a broad foundation in the study of languages, their structures, and their roles in human communication and culture. It fosters critical thinking and analytical and communication skills, preparing students for diverse careers or further academic pursuits. This degree nurtures a curiosity about how languages shape our understanding of the world and a deeper appreciation of linguistic diversity. It is an excellent choice for students exploring options in language studies, linguistics, or related fields but who are not yet ready to commit to a specific focus within the discipline. 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Language Tutor or Conversation Partner, ESL Program Assistant, Translation or Interpretation Assistant, Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (K–12 or Community Programs), Cultural Liaison or Outreach Coordinator, Bilingual Customer Service Representative, Travel and Tourism Assistant (Multilingual Focus), International Student Services Assistant, Editorial Assistant (Language or Culture Publications), Administrative Assistant (Multilingual Office), Immigration Services Assistant, Social Media Coordinator (Multilingual Content), Library Technician (Language or Multicultural Collections), Community Program Facilitator (Language Access Services), Nonprofit Program Assistant (Global or Refugee Services), Language Lab Technician, Voiceover or Dubbing Assistant, Language Data Annotator (AI or Tech Firms).