Japanese Language, Certificate of Proficiency

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Program Description

The Japanese Language-Certificate of Proficiency focuses on language development and culture. This program provides students an opportunity to prove their proficiency in the Japanese language and use their cultural abilities in their careers. Upon successful completion of this certificate students will be proficient in Japanese at an intermediate level.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		18
JPNS 1020	Beginning Japanese II	4
JPNS 2010	Intermediate Japanese I	4
JPNS 2020G	Intermediate Japanese II	4
JPNS 3050	Advanced Japanese	3
JPNS 3510G	Japanese Culture and Civilization	3

Graduation Requirements

A minimum grade of "C" must be earned in all required courses.

1. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester credits.
2. Minimum grade of C required in all courses.
3. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above.
4. Residency hours-- minimum of 6 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
JPNS 1020	Beginning Japanese II	4
	Credit Hours	4
Semester 2
JPNS 2010	Intermediate Japanese I	4
	Credit Hours	4
Second Year
Semester 3
JPNS 2020G	Intermediate Japanese II	4
	Credit Hours	4
Semester 4
JPNS 3050	Advanced Japanese	3
	Credit Hours	3
Third Year
Semester 4
JPNS 3510G	Japanese Culture and Civilization	3
	Credit Hours	3
	Total Credit Hours	18

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Communicate in Japanese at an intermediate level.
2. Demonstrate Japanese cultural norms in workforce settings.
3. Build relationships within a Japanese global environment.