Certificate in Linguistic and Cultural Competence

What does this mean for students? 

With diversified coursework, students will become aware of cultural diversity and the global challenges of the future.

Innovation
Thanks to an innovative curricular sequence that embodies the College’s core values and that is in alignment with our strategic plan, this certificate program is a pedagogical innovation unique to Hood.

Personal Gain
Students completing a certificate in the Department of Global Languages and Cultures will gain a sense of reward and personal satisfaction by honing their language skills. They will gain a confidence that is necessary for developing problem solving and public speaking skills.

Global Awareness
Whatever your primary field of study, linguistic and cultural knowledge will increase your marketability in a global workforce and make you an informed citizen of the world.

Career Mobility
Employers are always looking for adaptable, well-rounded and culturally aware professionals. Studies have shown that students who have knowledge of at least one foreign language earn more, are promoted more frequently and have an easier time changing jobs.

For more information, please contact Dr. Donald Wright at wright@hood.edu or 301-696-3890.