Language Ability in Chinese Certificate

Certificate Requirements

A strong demand exists by employers for candidates to offer credentials to verify language proficiency in both oral and written communication. The undergraduate Certificate of Language Ability is designed for students to offer tangible proof of their language abilities and makes an ideal complement to other areas of study such as business, international relations, public health, criminal justice, hospitality, and more.

The certificate consists of 12 credit hours at 2000- and 3000-level (minimum of 6 must be at the 3000-level), with a B or higher in the first attempt at each course. Courses retaken using the university Repeat to Replace policy are not counted as first attempts. Students may substitute the following courses with other 2000- and/or 3000-level Chinese language courses upon approval of department advisor.

• At the 2000-level, students may enroll in CHIN 2001  and CHIN 2002 .
• At the 3000-level, students may enroll in CHIN 3001  and CHIN 3002 , and/or CHIN 3011 .