Certificate in Spanish Language
This Certificate in Spanish Language teaches the linguistic skills that will enable students to communicate in Spanish in a variety of real-life and workplace situations. It prepares students to speak, write, read, and orally comprehend Spanish at the intermediate level, according to the standards set forth by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). After students complete the sequence of required courses, the program culminates in an Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) that substantiates the student’s level of language proficiency. This certificate is particularly useful for students with career aspirations in health care, social work, law enforcement, education, and other professions that will bring them into contact with Spanish speaking populations.
Program Requirements
Required Courses
Elective (Choose One)
Students with prior language experience may earn up to six (6) hours in ‘K’ credit by utilizing WLU’s Credit by Examination Process. To earn the certificate, students must take at least nine (9) credits of Spanish courses at West Liberty University and pass the OPI.