Program Overview

The certificate program in Korean is designed to afford students the opportunity to advance oral and written communication skills in Korean in culturally appropriate manners. The certificate enables students to pursue careers in organizations that seek persons with communicative skills in Korean, such as international business, education, and government organizations. It also benefits students who obtain jobs in local organizations whose employees represent bilingual cultures.

Program Requirements

The certificate requires the completion of 20 units as listed below.

Admission Requirements

Completion of these prerequisites or equivalent proficiency: KOR 1001 and KOR 1002 

 

Requirements for the Certificate (20 units)

Lower Division Required Courses (8 units)

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• KOR 2001 - Intermediate Korean I (4)
• KOR 2002 - Intermediate Korean II (4)

Upper Division Required Courses (6 units)

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• KOR 3001 - Advanced Korean 1 (3)
• KOR 3002 - Advanced Korean 2 (3)

Elective (6 units)

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• KOR 3950 - Korean in Community Service (1-4)
• KOR 3970 - Field Work in Korean (1-4)
• ML 3990 - Directed Reading (3)