Program Overview

Language Program Administration (Certificate)

Graduate Certificate

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Culture & Language
• Education & Human Development
• Interdisciplinary Studies

Minimum Credit Units

• 12 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Language Program Administration provides you with the knowledge and skills specific to administration within collegiate foreign/second language programs. You will learn about the responsibilities of language program administrators (LPAs) and gain practical experience in several areas central to the position. The program instills essential leadership principles, including the ability to evaluate mission statements and learning outcomes of language programs. You will be prepared to support the work of LPAs and formulate solutions for the problems they commonly face. You will also be able to critique and design materials/tools commonly used in teaching and evaluation activities in language programs.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Certificates:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

*Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Department / Academic Unit

• Graduate College

Degree

• Graduate Certificate