International Experience Certificate
14 Credits
The International Experience Certificate focuses on the development of knowledge in world languages, area studies, and intercultural competence, providing students with the skills they need to thrive in our international community and workforce both in Minnesota and around the globe.
Required Courses – 14 Credits
Complete one 5 credit language course; choose from the following:
Chinese
French
German
Japanese
Somali
Spanish
Complete one 3 credit culture course; choose from the following:
| CHIN 1111 | Chinese Culture & Civilization | 3 cr |
| FREN 1111 | French Culture and Civilization | 3 cr |
| GERM 1111 | German Culture and Civilization | 3 cr |
| JAPN 1111 | Japanese Culture and Civilization | 3 cr |
| SMLI 1111 | Somali Civilization and Culture | 3 cr |
| SPAN 1111 | Spanish Culture and Civilization | 3 cr |
Complete one 3 credit world languages and cultures study abroad course; choose from the following:
| CHIN 1900 | Topics / Study Abroad | 3 cr |
| FREN 1900 | Topics / Study Abroad | 3 cr |
| SPAN 1900 | Topics / Study Abroad | 3 cr |
Other Certificate Requirements
- Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
- Earn at least one third of the required certificate credits from Normandale.