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Language and Cross-Cultural Communication Certificate (Undergraduate)

Undergraduate certificate in Language and Cross-Cultural Communication

Acquire the cultural knowledge and sociolinguistic skills necessary to solve language-related problems in everyday and institutional communication with the Undergraduate certificate in Language and Cross-Cultural Communication in Temple University’s College of Liberal Arts. This 15-credit undergraduate certificate is designed to give students the anthropological and linguistic tools needed to understand and study the foundations of language use and communication.

The innovative Language and Cross-Cultural Communication Certificate (Undergraduate) curriculum consists of linguistic anthropology courses that cover language and how it helps us understand culture, contemporary and historical relationships between the two, and the diversity of the world's languages.

Temple University’s overarching goal is to prepare students to work and thrive in an increasingly globalized world. Students with language-related expertise, particularly cross-linguistic and cross-cultural knowledge, have highly desirable skill sets. The Language and Cross-Cultural Communication Certificate (Undergraduate) program is congruent with professional trends in language-related disciplines, and it provides a strong foundation from which to launch a professional career.

Classes & Curriculum

Courses you are likely to take as part of the Language and Cross-Cultural Communication Undergraduate certificate curriculum include

  • Language and Culture and Theory;

  • Language, Power, & Identity;

  • Maya Language and Culture; and

  • Research Methods in Culture and Communication.

Learn more about Language and Cross-Cultural Communication Certificate (Undergraduate) courses.

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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 Language and Cross-Cultural Communication Certificate (Undergraduate), contact the following staff member.

Catherine Staples is the administrator and program contact for the Language and Cross-Cultural Communication Certificate (Undergraduate).
Phone: 215-204-1484
Email:

Accreditation

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

Additional Program Information