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Foreign Language Certificate

In today's global economy, there's a growing need for language graduates. Take the first step with a language certificate.

Multilingualism has benefits both personally and professionally. Studies show that language skills improve general intelligence and memory. And it's a high-demand skill sought by employers in the global market.

Program type:
Certificates/Programs - Undergraduate
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
1-2 years
Credit hours:
16

Why earn a certificate in foreign language?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Feb. 1* | April 15^
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

*Freshman Priority Deadline
^Transfer Priority Deadline

UND's language courses prepare you to engage in a multi-lingual, culturally-diverse, global community. Courses promote learning of language, literature and culture that provide both intrinsic and practical value.

A Foreign Language Certificate can be earned by completing 16 credits of a language. Certificates are available in:

  • Chinese
  • Classical Languages
  • Classical Studies
  • French (available 100% online)
  • German
  • Norwegian
  • Spanish

Students who enter UND with 16 credits in a language and complete one course in that language at the 300-level are eligible for the certificate. Those who major or minor in the language remain eligible for the certificate.

Foreign Language at UND

  • Opportunities to study abroad

  • Engage in scholarly activity to advance understanding of language, literature, and culture

  • Practical and applicable experiences is language courses

  • Real-world experiences in local and regional communities

Foreign Language Careers

8%

Expected job growth of interpreters and translators through 2026

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Interpreters and Translators

79K

Median annual salary for postsecondary teachers

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Postsecondary Teachers

A Foreign Language Certificate opens doors to a wealth of career opportunities. Job opportunities are rapidly expanding in areas of international business, tourism, diplomacy and education.

Having language skills also helps personally. Studies have found that individuals who speak two or more language operate differently than single language speakers. Benefits include multitasking skills, improved memory, better decision making skills and improved English.

Foreign Language Courses You Could Take

FREN 201. Second Year French I. 4 Credits.

Fundamentals of French grammar with an emphasis on speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension and a focus on Francophone world organizations and the solutions they offer to world issues. This course is taught primarily in French. Prerequisite: FREN 102 with a grade of a C or better, French placement exam or consent of instructor. F.

CHIN 201. Second Year Chinese I. 4 Credits.

Bring students' Chinese proficiency to the intermediate level through intensive training in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Prerequisite: CHIN 102 or an equivalent approved by the department. F.

CLAS 101. First Year Latin I. 4 Credits.

Introduction to Latin grammar and syntax, with selected readings from ancient authors. F.

GERM 101. First Year German I. 4 Credits.

Introduction to written, spoken, and cultural foundations of German. F.

NORW 102. First Year Norwegian II. 4 Credits.

Basic Norwegian language skills; continuation of fundamentals of grammar. Prerequisite: NORW 101 with a grade of C or better. S.

SPAN 101. First Year Spanish I. 4 Credits.

Pronunciation and fundamental grammatical principles introduced through the development of skill and listening comprehension and speaking, followed by practice in reading and writing. F,SS.

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