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Japanese Certificate (Undergraduate)

Undergraduate certificate in Japanese

Learn to speak, read and write Japanese with the Undergraduate certificate in Japanese in Temple University’s College of Liberal Arts. 

This 20-credit certificate gives students the opportunity to acquire the language skills needed to use Japanese in social and professional settings, in Japan and across the modern global market.

Classes & Curriculum

The undergraduate certificate is awarded along with the bachelor’s degree. It is not a standalone program of study.

Courses you will take as part of the Japanese Certificate (Undergraduate) curriculum include

  • Japanese Advanced I and II,
  • Japanese Elements I and II, and
  • Japanese Intermediate I and II.

Learn more about Japanese Certificate (Undergraduate) courses.

Related Graduate Degrees

*Fox School of Business

Careers

The ability to speak, read and write in more than one language can set you apart in today’s global job market. It may increase your marketability and opportunities for advancement. 

The Japanese Certificate (Undergraduate) is ideal for students considering careers in international business, government service, or other professions in which multilingual proficiency is desirable or even necessary.

Tuition & Fees

The tuition for this Certificate Program is based on school or college of your major, program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. You can view the full Cost of Attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website. You can also view the 2025–2026 tuition rates.

Our Academic Advisors

Advising support is provided by the College of Liberal Arts Center for Academic Advising. You can find more information on the CLA Academic Advising webpage (https://liberalarts.temple.edu/students/academic-advising).

Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development

Dedicated advisors at the Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development in the College of Liberal Arts are available to guide students through their academic careers and with their career paths beyond Temple. They can help you choose a major, navigate your curriculum, identify internship opportunities, explore career opportunities and determine your post-graduation plans. Learn more about the center.

Program Contact

For more information about the Japanese Certificate (Undergraduate), contact the following staff members.

TJ Cusack is the senior manager of administration.
Email: 

The following staff members lead the Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures Department.

Patricia Melzer is the chair of the Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures Department.
Email:

Accreditation

Temple University’s departments and programs are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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