The Spanish for Specific Purposes Certificate (SSPC) program is designed for traditional as well as nontraditional students. The certificate can be earned as a degree-seeking or non-degree-seeking student.
Some of our students are UAB undergraduates—we are here to fulfill their academic needs and help give them an advantage in their future lives and careers. Our program participants include students from education, business, law enforcement, and health care programs who have anticipated the need to use Spanish in a culturally competent manner in their workplace.
Other students are local professionals looking to enhance their skills and interact with the growing Hispanic community in the Birmingham area. Each day more and more professionals—teachers, medical care employees, business people, law enforcement officers, and others—have the need to communicate in Spanish.
Want to Know More?
For advising or for more information about the SSPC program, contact
Dr. Lourdes Sánchez-López
Director, Spanish for Specific Purposes Program