Spanish for Specific Purposes

More than 40 million people in America speak Spanish, and, chances are, you come across the language every day. With this certificate, you'll learn how to interact with Spanish speakers in your job, whether you're in education, law enforcement, or anything else.

Because Spanish is so prevalent in our society, we tailored our program to help you become more successful whenever the language is required in your career. We'll teach you about vocabulary, language, and culture with courses such as Spanish for Health Professions, Business Spanish, and Translation and Interpretation. To enhance your experience, we'll want you to get an internship and even study abroad. In the end, we want you to have the linguistic and cultural background you need to function in professional health- and business-related worlds. You'll also have a certificate that'll be recorded on your permanent transcript.

• a completed application;
• a nonrefundable $40 application fee;
• official proof of English proficiency (unless English is your first language);
• official transcripts*. All documents must be sent in English.
• If you are studying or living in the United States currently, you must send a copy of proof of your immigration status (passport, I-94, visa, and/or I-797 approval notice).

Students can apply using the UAB Application or the Common Application using the steps below:

1. Complete and submit the admission application and $40 application fee, payable by credit or debit card, or application fee waiver. If you are applying test-optional, please review the test-optional policy.
2. Submit official high school transcript electronically or by mail.
3. Submit ACT or SAT score if you would like it used for admission and scholarship consideration.