Spanish Language Certificate

The ability to speak Spanish is increasingly important in the San Diego area. Many employers view proficiency in Spanish and broad familiarity with social norms within bicultural settings as preferred--even required--job qualifications. The Professional Certificate in Spanish is designed for individuals with little or no background in Spanish. The goal of the program is to bring novice language learners to at least a high-intermediate level of Spanish. Upon completion of the program, participants should have developed both the language skills and cultural understanding to communicate within a Spanish-speaking environment. The program aims to provide diverse offerings to accommodate the variety of reasons people want to learn Spanish, whether they want to be able to communicate in another culture, to increase professional opportunities, to gain a new skill and expertise, or to better understand their own heritage. Participants have the opportunity to further reinforce their language and cultural learning experience through pre-approved language immersion programs in Mexico and Spain. The academic credit earned in these programs in nearby Ensenada and historic Guadalajara can be applied to the certificate as elective credit. * The program offers a pre-planned curriculum and sequence of courses designed to keep you on track. * Upon completion of the program you'll receive a professional certificate in Spanish, which can lead to new professional opportunities in our bicultural and bilingual region.