Portuguese Language, Certificate of Proficiency

Visit the Languages and Cultures Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.

Program Description

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

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		18
PORT 1020	Beginning Portuguese II	4
PORT 2010	Intermediate Portuguese I	4
PORT 2020G	Intermediate Portuguese II	4
PORT 3050	Advanced Portuguese	3
Any PORT 3XXX or 4XXX course		3

Graduation Requirements

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

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
PORT 1020	Beginning Portuguese II	4
	Credit Hours	4
Semester 2
PORT 2010	Intermediate Portuguese I	4
	Credit Hours	4
Second Year
Semester 3
PORT 2020G	Intermediate Portuguese II	4
	Credit Hours	4
Semester 4
PORT 3050	Advanced Portuguese	3
	Credit Hours	3
Third Year
Semester 5
Any PORT 3XXX or 4XXX course		3
	Credit Hours	3
	Total Credit Hours	18

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Communicate in Portuguese at an intermediate level.
2. Demonstrate Portuguese/Brazilian cultural practice in a variety of social, educational, and professional settings.
3. Prepares students for employability in Portuguese-speaking environments.