Best Foreign Languages and Literatures graduate certificate programs - Updated 2022

A different language is a different vision of life. -Federico Fellini. We offer the most diverse, academically rigorous foreign language program in the area. Our language courses include Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and a comprehensive Spanish certificate program.

Candidates who wish to obtain the UAB Spanish for Specific Purposes Certificate must fulfill the following requirements. Complete a minimum of 6 classes (18 credit hours) of SSP classes in the UAB Foreign Languages and Literatures, of which a minimum of 12 credits must be at the 300 level (3 SSP SPA classes and a foreign language internship). The Global Seal of Biliteracy is an international credential that conveys proficiency with language skills in two or languages for our qualifying candidates. This credential offers a competitive advantage for bilingual individuals by helping them earn scholarships, higher pay, advanced placement, increased study abroad opportunities and so much .