Students completing this certificate will acquire aural, oral, speaking, writing, and presentation skills at different levels of proficiency (beginning, intermediate, and advanced). Activities in the required courses for this certificate will include listening to authentic materials, participating in conversations, reading authentic materials, writing with adequate accuracy, discussing cultural topics, and giving presentations. Activities will be in Spanish and will allow students to gradually improve their linguistic proficiencies.
This certificate prepares students to successfully manage several communicative tasks in straightforward social and business situations while using business terminology and understanding significant cultural traits of the Spanish-speaking world. It is expected that by completing this certificate, students become more linguistically and culturally proficient in the Spanish language and this will improve their career opportunities.
Students with this certificate and with some additional training or education, in some cases, can work as interpreters/translators, bilingual customer support associates, tour guides, liaisons, researchers, law enforcement officers, caseworkers, human services specialists, technical writers/experts, foreign correspondents, cultural events coordinators, and international relations consultants.
To receive an undergraduate certificate (at least 15 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.
Please be aware that federal financial aid is not available for some certificates, if the certificate is pursued and completed as a stand-alone certificate (i.e., not completed concurrently with a degree program). See the "Details" tab for additional information.
In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 15 |
| Foreign Language | Required |
| Some online/blended coursework | Required |
Purpose Statement
The Spanish language is a valuable tool for commerce and cultural connections since it is the official language of 20 countries. In addition, Spanish is the most common second language in the world, and bilingual employees are required at many workplaces. In the United States, more people speak Spanish than in Spain. The U. S. Census Bureau projects the Hispanic/Latino population will double in the next fifty years. Thus, obtaining a Spanish for Business certificate will be a strategic asset and a business advantage for students regardless of their majors, as it will prepare them to communicate in Spanish and will meet the linguistic needs of a growing percentage of Hispanic/Latino customers.
Students completing this certificate will acquire aural, oral, speaking, writing, and presentation skills at different levels of proficiency (beginning, intermediate, and advanced). Activities in the required courses for this certificate will include listening to authentic materials, participating in conversations, reading authentic materials, writing with adequate accuracy, discussing cultural topics, and giving presentations. Activities will be in Spanish and will allow students to gradually improve their linguistic proficiencies.
This certificate prepares students to successfully manage several communicative tasks in straightforward social and business situations while using business terminology and understanding significant cultural traits of the Spanish-speaking world. It is expected that by completing this certificate, students become more linguistically and culturally proficient in the Spanish language and this will improve their career opportunities.
Student Learning Outcomes
This certificate may be pursued and completed concurrently with a degree program or as a stand-alone certificate. Federal financial aid cannot be used if the certificate is completed as a stand-alone certificate.
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.