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Explore Our Language Programs

Discover minor and certificate programs that build language proficiency, cultural understanding and communication skills for an interconnected world. Students can take language courses in Chinese, French, Japanese, Latin and Spanish!

Academic Program Information

Discover minor and certificate programs that build language proficiency, cultural understanding and communication skills for an interconnected world.

In this age of globalization, study of a foreign language, such as Spanish, is understanding culturally rooted behaviors, attitudes and communication. Graduates can think creatively, communicate effectively and work with various populations preparing them to enter the professional world.

Program Requirements

Health professionals and students of the health professions understand that because the Spanish speaking population in the US is growing at a steady rate and many Hispanics have very limited proficiency in English, the need for doctors, nurses and other health professionals who can communicate directly with patients is critical. 

The Certificate of Advanced Spanish for the Health Professions and First Responders is open to all students specializing in the Health Professions at the University of Akron (majors in the College of Health Professions, BS/MD, Premed, biology, psychology, biomedical engineering, biochemistry, chemistry, pre-physical therapy, first responders, etc.). 

Program Requirements

The Certificate of Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultures for International Business prepares students to meet the challenges of doing business in the Spanish-speaking world. Students will gain a practical knowledge of global diversity, global business relationships, and practice critical thinking on international current events and challenges facing both businesses today.

Program REQUIREMENTS

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