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Spanish Language Certificate Available Online

 

Earn the certificate by completing Spanish I-VI core courses, one elective course and satisfactorily fulfilling the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview Test in a three-year period.

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This comprehensive program provides you with the tools you need to communicate effectively in Spanish. Whether you are interested in learning Spanish for work, travel or socializing, our courses provide you with the essential language skills and vocabulary to communicate with confidence. In addition, you obtain your certified oral proficiency rating from the renowned American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), recognized by government agencies and employers nationwide.

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Requirements
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  Core Courses  

ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview

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Spanish I Available Face-To-Face   Available Online

6 Tue., July 9-Aug. 13

6 Mon., Sept. 30-Nov. 4

6 Tue., Jan. 28-Mar. 4, 2014

6 Mon., May 12-June 23 (omit 5/26)

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6 Wed., Mar. 26-Apr. 30, 2014

Spanish II Available Face-To-Face   Available Online

6 Tue., July 9-Aug. 13

6 Tue., Oct. 1-Nov. 5

6 Mon. Jan. 13-Feb. 24, 2014 (omit 1/20)

6 Tue., Mar. 25-Apr 29., 2014

6 Mon., May 12-June 23 (omit 5/26)

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Spanish III Available Face-To-Face   Available Online

6 Mon., Sept. 30-Nov. 4

6 Tue., Jan. 28-Mar. 4, 2014

6 Mon., Mar. 17-Apr. 21, 2014

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Spanish IV Available Face-To-Face   Available Online

6 Tue., Mar. 25-Apr 29., 2014

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Spanish V Available Face-To-Face   Available Online

6 Mon., July 8-Aug. 12

6 Tue., May 20-June 24, 2014

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Spanish VI Available Face-To-Face   Available Online

6 Tue., July 9-Aug. 13

6 Mon., Sept. 30-Nov. 4

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Please check our catalog and website for the latest listing of elective classes. The School of Continuing Education adds new electives to meet your needs each term. Sample elective courses offered in our program include:

Platica en Espanol

6 Wed., Jan. 29-Mar. 5, 2014

Spanish Conversation I

6 Mon. Jan. 13-Feb. 24, 2014 (omit 1/20)

Spanish Conversation II

6 Mon., Mar. 17-Apr. 21, 2014

Spanish for School Personnel

6 Mon., July 8-Aug. 12

  Dates To Be Announced  
Spanish Conversation III
 
  Resources  
  ACTFL Oral Proficiency Exam Information
Information regarding our ACTFL Oral Proficiency Exam in Spanish
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  Spanish Certificate Enrollment Form
 
For more information, contact:
  Languages Information, languages@uwm.edu, 414-227-3118
 

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Refunds
To receive a full refund, you must cancel your registration five business days prior to the first session. No refunds are issued once the course has started; however, remaining fees may be applied to another enrollment within the next 12 months.


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