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Basic Spanish Language Proficiency Certificate (Undergraduate)
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Learning Spanish will help you gain a competitive advantage at work or to travel with confidence. In today’s global economy, the ability to speak Spanish is an extremely valuable skill, both in the United States and abroad. Spanish is spoken in 28 countries by over 740 million people, and the U.S. is now the second largest Spanish-speaking country in the world. The basic Spanish language proficiency certificate provides students a language certificate that marks their achievements in acquiring the Spanish language at the basic level. The certificate includes elementary and intermediate language study, with a focus on developing all modes of language production: speaking, listening, writing and reading in an everyday context. The certificate may be completed as a stand-alone program and may be taken by any student regardless of major. The basic Spanish language proficiency certificate is a value-added credential to any major and is particularly relevant for majors in business, construction, engineering, agriculture, healthcare and education.
- Seek to gain basic proficiency in the Spanish language and increase your communication skills in any job.
- Want to understand how the Spanish-speaking world impacts and is shaped by globalization.
- Enjoy traveling, expanding your perspectives, and interacting with people from different backgrounds.
- Are interested in working internationally.
- Want to learn about cultures that speak Spanish in the Americas, Europe and the Caribbean.
- Business
- Construction management
- Engineering
- Agriculture
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Education
- Pharmacy
- Government employee
- Social work