Language Program Administration (Certificate NDP)

SLAT's Certificate in Language Program Administration focuses on providing students with the knowledge and skills specific to administration within collegiate foreign/second language programs. Students will learn about the various responsibilities that language program administrators (LPA) have and gain practical experience in several areas central to the position. At completion, students will: 

• Understand key principles of leadership and choose actions that demonstrate leadership skills;
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate mission statements and learning outcomes of language programs
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to perform common job responsibilities associate with LPA work;
• Demonstrate the know-how to formulate solutions to common problems and dilemmas LPA face;
• Demonstrate the ability to critique and design materials and tools commonly used to carry out teaching and evaluation activities in language programs;
• Organize resources effectively to support the work of LPA and those who teach in language programs.

• International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
• International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study. 
• Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying.  The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.  
• Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
• Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
• University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.