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We credential with the Global Seal of Biliteracy.

The Global Seal of Biliteracy is an international credential that conveys proficiency with language skills in two or more languages for our qualifying candidates. This credential offers a competitive advantage for bilingual individuals by helping them earn scholarships, higher pay, advanced placement, increased study abroad opportunities and so much more. The Global Seal is and will be FREE for all.

To learn more about the Global Seal of Biliteracy visit their website at www.theglobalseal.com

We credential with the Global Seal of Biliteracy.

The Global Seal of Biliteracy is an international credential that conveys proficiency with language skills in two or more languages for our qualifying candidates. This credential offers a competitive advantage for bilingual individuals by helping them earn scholarships, higher pay, advanced placement, increased study abroad opportunities and so much more. The Global Seal is and will be FREE for all.

To learn more about the Global Seal of Biliteracy visit their website at www.theglobalseal.com

Candidates who wish to obtain the UAB Spanish for Specific Purposes Certificate must fulfill the following requirements.

UAB Students

Regular (degree-seeking) UAB students will:
  1. Have completed the Spanish pre-requisites specific to each SSPC course.
  2. Enter with and maintain a minimum of 2.8 GPA in Spanish courses.
  3. Submit an electronic application and receive formal acceptance to the SSPC program.
  4. Obtain a B grade or above in all SSPC courses (students will be able to retake courses for a higher grade).
  5. Complete a minimum of 6 classes (18 credit hours) of SSP classes in the UAB Department of World Languages and Literatures, of which a minimum of 12 credits must be at the 300 level (3 SSP/SPA classes and a world language internship).
  6. Complete a successful SSP Internship or service-learning course (3 credit hours) as part of the credit hour requirements.
  7. Complete a successful exit proficiency exam in Spanish (Intermediate-Mid or above by ACTFL guidelines).

Nontraditional Students

In addition to the requirements specified above, nontraditional students will have a minimum of 12 credit hours of successful college-level work in the core curriculum. Please see the UAB course catalog for descriptions of the core curriculum areas.

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