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Japanese (Certificate)

A five-semester program of study in Japanese as a second language to allow undergraduate students to develop competence in and knowledge of the Japanese language, increased understanding and appreciation of Japanese and Japanese cultures.

Plan Requirements

  • A total of 15 semester hours is required; at least nine (9) credit hours must be taken at NC State. The remaining credit hours may be taken through affiliate programs (e.g. the or an NC State Study Abroad program).

Track 1

°Â³¢´³´¡Ìý101Elementary Japanese I3
°Â³¢´³´¡Ìý102Elementary Japanese II3
°Â³¢´³´¡Ìý201Intermediate Japanese I3
°Â³¢´³´¡Ìý202Intermediate Japanese II3
°Â³¢´³´¡Ìý301Intermediate Japanese III3


Track 2

°Â³¢´³´¡Ìý102Elementary Japanese II3
°Â³¢´³´¡Ìý201Intermediate Japanese I3
°Â³¢´³´¡Ìý202Intermediate Japanese II3
°Â³¢´³´¡Ìý301Intermediate Japanese III3
°Â³¢´³´¡Ìý302Intermediate Japanese IV3
Total Hours15
  • Students who place into WLJA 201 should pursue the Japanese Minor instead of the certificate.
  • There are no other required examinations, presentations, or external learning experiences.
  • Satisfactory completion of the certificate program requires:
    • completion of the coursework noted above
    • a grade of C-or better in all courses used to satisfy the certificate requirements
    • an overall GPA of 2.0 or better for all courses used to satisfy the certificate requirements