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Advanced Certificate in World Languages and Cultures
The 24-credit advanced certificate in World Languages and Cultures (Asian Studies, Arabic Studies, Russian Studies, French Studies and Spanish Studies) is designed for college graduates who wish to update their skills in a particular language or acquire skills in a new language while enhancing their career opportunities. This certificate offers classes in both language and culture, maximizing the students’ communication competencies for an increasingly globalized economy.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with an overall GPA of 2.5. Once admitted to the program, students must maintain a 2.75 GPA with a minimum C grade in each course. For admittance into the certificate program, submit an application, along with a non- refundable $30 fee, and arrange to have official transcripts from post-secondary institutions sent directly to Mercyhurst College.
The above information should be mailed to: Mercyhurst College, Office of Adult and Graduate Programs, Admissions, 501 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16546. You can also apply online free at http://mercyhurst.edu/admissions/apply-online/.
Certificate Requirements
To enroll in this advanced certificate program, applicants must qualify as a fifth year student, adult student or graduate student seeking to expand their skills.
| Course Requirements* | |
|---|---|
| Arabic (Islamic) Studies- Choose eight of the following | |
| ARAB 101 | Introduction to Arabic I |
| ARAB 102 | Introduction to Arabic II (prerequisite- ARAB 101) |
| ARAB 202 | Intermediate Arabic I |
| ARAB 207 | Intermediate Arabic II |
| ARAB 999 | Elective as independent study, when available |
| TURK 101 | Introduction to Turkish Language and Culture I |
| TURK 102 | Turkish Language and Culture II (prerequisite- TURK 101) |
| RLST 370 | Islam |
| RLST 340 | World Religions |
| Asian Studies- Min. 3 classes in one language | |
| ANTH 214 | Far Eastern Prehistory |
| ASIA 125 | Asian Cultures |
| CHNS 101-102-202-207 | Introduction to Mandarin Chinese I, II, Intermediate Chinese I, II |
| ENGL 107 | World Classics |
| JPNS 101-102-202-203-207 | Introduction to Japanese I, II, Intermediate Japanese I, II |
| JPNS/CHNS 110 | Far Eastern Ideographs |
| JPNS 125 | Japanese Culture |
| JPNS 130 | Japanese Literature |
| POLI 241 | Comparative Politics: Asia |
| POLI 303 | Geopolitics |
| RLST 330 | Hinduism |
| RLST 340 | World Religions |
| Spanish- 24 Credits | |
| SPAN 101 | Introduction to Spanish I |
| SPAN 102 | Introduction to Spanish II |
| SPAN 202 | Intermediate Spanish I |
| SPAN 207 | Intermediate Spanish II |
| SPAN 208 | Introduction to Literature |
| SPAN 208 | Introduction to Literature |
| SPAN 210 | Conversation/Composition I |
| SPAN 305 | Seminar in Culture Literature |
| In English: | |
| SPAN 125 | Latin American Culture |
| SPAN 130 | Latin American Literature |
| French- 24 Credits | |
| FREN 101 | Introduction to French I |
| FREN 102 | Introduction to French II |
| FREN 202 | Intermediate French I |
| FREN 207 | Intermediate French II |
| FREN 208 | Introduction to Literature |
| FREN 210 | Conversation/Composition I |
| FREN 300 | Conversation/Composition II |
| FREN 305 | Seminar in Culture Literature |
| FREN 310 | Seminar: Translation |
| In English: | |
| FREN 125 | French Culture |
| FREN 126 | Francophone Cultures |
| FREN 130 | French Literature |
| Russian- 24 Credits | |
| RUSS 101 | Introduction to Russian I |
| RUSS 102 | Introduction to Russian II |
| RUSS 202 | Intermediate Russian I |
| RUSS 207 | Intermediate Russian II |
| RUSS 208 | Contemporary Readings in Russian |
| RUSS 210 | Conversation/Composition I |
| In English: | |
| RUSS 125 | Russian Culture |
| RUSS 130 | Golden Age of Russian Literature |
| RUSS 131 | Later 19th Century Russian Literature |
Cost and Career Information
In compliance with the “gainful employment” regulations under Title IV of the Higher Education Act, as amended, Mercyhurst is disclosing certain cost and career information to prospective students. You can view this information by clicking here.
