Certificate of Specialization: Japanese
Learn more about the undergraduate certificate in Japanese.
The Certificate of Specialization in Japanese focuses on learning language skills and developing a strong foundation for the effective use of Japanese socially and professionally. This program will be of particular interest to students considering careers in international business, government service, or other professions where foreign language proficiency is important. This program also contributes to meeting the diverse language needs of students with personal or academic interests in Japan and its culture.
Requirements
This certificate can only be taken as part of an undergraduate degree program and is awarded at the time of graduation. It requires an average of 2.0 in Japanese and a minimum grade of C- or higher must be earned in all required courses listed below.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| JPNS 1001 | Japanese Elements I | 4 |
| JPNS 1002 | Japanese Elements II | 4 |
| JPNS 2001 | Intermediate Japanese I | 3 |
| JPNS 2002 | Intermediate Japanese II | 3 |
| JPNS 3001 | Advanced Japanese I | 3 |
| JPNS 3002 | Advanced Japanese II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 20 | |
Certificates are awarded only at the time of completion of the bachelor's degree and cannot be awarded either as a stand-alone program of study or after completion of the first bachelor's degree.