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Spanish for the Professions ,Certificate

Spanish for the Professions, Certificate


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Classic Languages, International, Interpreter, Spanish Studies, Translation, foreign language, spanish

Develop your cultural knowledge and communication skills through this certificate program geared toward the professions. This program is only offered at ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus.

Description

This 18-credit-hour certificate program helps students hone Spanish communication skills and gain the cultural knowledge that can help them serve the needs of the growing U.S. Latino community.

The combination of professionally focused courses and practical experience in this program enhances students' professional preparation for employment in positions that require advanced proficiency in Spanish and an in-depth understanding of U.S. Latino culture.

At a glance
Program requirements

The Spanish for the professions certificate requires a total of 18 credit hours. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better is required for all courses. Pass/Fail courses cannot be used.
Required Courses -- 6 credit hours
Electives (choose one Focus Areas below) -- 12 credit hours
Upper Division Focus Area (12)
Students will select twelve upper-division credit hours from one of the three Focus Areas: Spanish for the Professions, Professional Spanish and Latinx Cultures for Social Care and Public Work, or Professional Spanish and Latinx Cultures for Heritage Speakers.
Spanish for the Professions
Required:
Notes: Before enrolling in SPA 484, students should complete a minimum of 12 credit hours in the certificate program and seek instructor approval by emailing CISA@asu.edu.

Choose two more courses:
Notes: Before enrolling in SPA 484, students should complete a minimum of 12 credit hours in the certificate program and seek instructor approval by emailing CISA@asu.edu.
Professional Spanish and Latinx Cultures for Social Care and Public Work
Professional Spanish and Latinx Cultures for Heritage Speakers
For additional upper-division electives, students should consult their academic advisor.
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Enrollment requirements

The prerequisites for this certificate are completion of SPA 314 Spanish Conversation and Composition, or SPA 316 Advanced Spanish II for Bilinguals, or permission of instructor following the successful completion of the Spanish for the Professions Placement Exam given by the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. Students should contact the college to schedule.

A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded prior to the award of an undergraduate degree. A student already holding an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.

Career opportunities

Students can advance their career options with an undergraduate certificate. The certificate in Spanish for the professions helps students become more marketable to employers by adding this specialization to complement their major program of study.

Graduates can serve in professional settings such as health and legal services, journalism, business, social work and criminology, among other fields.

Students who complete this undergraduate certificate often decide to pursue employment in a variety of fields including:

  • business
  • community interpretation
  • education
  • engineering and urban planning
  • government
  • health care services
  • legal and justice systems
  • social work
  • tourism
Contact information
What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

What constitutes a new program?
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the “New Programs” option.
What are online programs?
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

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