ALIS as a Double Major

Expand Your Degree with a Double Major in ALIS

Language and culture programs in the School of Modern Languages help students become global citizens who can communicate across cultures and apply their knowledge in meaningful, ethical ways. With just a few additional courses, you can turn your language studies into a second major — strengthening your resume and standing out in a multilingual, interconnected world.

The B.S. in Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies (ALIS) is intentionally designed to pair with any Georgia Tech major. Double majoring in ALIS gives you the tools to:

  • Communicate your STEM or policy expertise to a broader audience
  • Navigate cultural differences in global work environments
  • Apply your skills ethically and sustainably in international contexts
  • Work across language and cultural barriers in business, medicine, law, and beyond

Contact

Mirla González
Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies, Senior Academic Professional

Already pursuing a language minor? You’re halfway there — it takes just 21–24 additional credits to upgrade from a minor to the full ALIS degree and open the door to greater career possibilities.

Program Overview: ALIS Double Major

36-39 Credit Hours Total*

Breadth (18 Credits)

  • 6 credits of intermediate language: 2001 & 2002
  • 6 credits in Modern Languages electives (ARBC, CHIN, FREN, GRMN, JAPN, KOR, LING, ML, RUSS, and SPAN)
  • 6 credits of electives in outside disciplines (e.g., ARCH, ECON, HTS, INTA, LMC, MUSI, PHIL, POL, PSYC, PUBP, SLS, SOC, etc.)

Depth (21 Credits)

  • 18 credits of 3000/4000-level courses taught in the target language*
  • Capstone: 3-credit CHIN/FREN/GRMN/JAPN/KOR/RUSS/SPAN  4500 course
  • Minimum 6 credits abroad in the target language*

*A minimum of 6 credits must be completed abroad in the target language. A student may petition to have the 6-credit study abroad requirement waived. 

*A second degree at Georgia Tech requires 36 credit hours outside the primary major. Consult the Georgia Tech Course Catalog for rules about earning more than one undergraduate degree.

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