Certificate in Spanish for the Professions
About This Program
The Certificate in Spanish for the Professions provides foundational academic and professional preparation in Spanish for specific professional purposes. Topics covered by coursework in the certificate program include Spanish for law enforcement, social services, education, health professions, business, communications; Hispanic culture; and intercultural competence. The program prepares students to work with Spanish-speaking individuals and in Spanish-language contexts.
Competencies
- Upon completion, students will demonstrate proficiency in listening, reading, speaking, and writing Spanish (communication skills, critical thinking skills).
- Upon completion, students will demonstrate intercultural knowledge and competence in Hispanic cultures (social responsibility, global competence, critical thinking skills).
- Upon completion, students will demonstrate an understanding of course content knowledge as it pertains to Spanish for the professions (e.g., language, culture, linguistics) (disciplinary knowledge, critical thinking skills).
Curriculum
| SPAN 3309 | SPANISH FOR THE PROFESSIONS | 3 |
| SPAN 3314 | ADVANCED SPANISH GRAMMAR | 3 |
| or SPAN 3305 | ADVANCED SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS | |
| SPAN 3315 | SPANISH COMPOSITION | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE FOR GLOBAL COMMUNICATION | ||
| CONTEMPORARY HISPANIC CULTURE | ||
| BUSINESS SPANISH | ||
| TOPICS IN SPANISH FOR THE PROFESSIONS | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Advising Resources
First time in college students will be advised by the AUEC.
New transfer students should email modladvisor@uta.edu before enrolling in classes at UTA.
Students with previous experience in one of the languages offered at UTA, must take a Placement Test. For more information, contact MODL Testing at modltesting@uta.edu or call 817-272-4605.
Location:
230 Hammond Hall
Email:
modladvisor@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-3161