Program Overview
The Chinese Studies - Teacher Track at Valparaiso University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Chinese Studies - Teacher Track programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 630 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Valparaiso, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chinese Studies - Teacher Track programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Chinese I
- Advanced Chinese II
- The Chinese Language
- Topics in Chinese Studies
- Internship in China
- Supervised Reading and Research in Chinese Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
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- Graduate\nfrom an accredited college or university. \n
- Graduate\nwith a 3.0 GPA (B-average) in all undergraduate and/or graduate\ncoursework. \n
- Submit\nprogram-specific, supplemental application forms. (Only for Chinese\nStudies, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Education) \n
- Submit\nall required, official documents \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 630 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 630 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Valparaiso University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, United States
Lutheran university in Valparaiso, Indiana, US
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
