Cultural Competency & Communications in Spanish Certificate

Students who complete this certificate will:

  • be functionally bilingual and employ attained language skills in both social and formal settings,
  • be able to perform linguistically in a sensitive manner within the biomedical environment,
  • gain experiential knowledge abroad—expanding their sensitivities and functionality in a foreign environment, and
  • recognize differences and use language and social skills to interact effectively within a foreign environment.

This certificate has the student’s required Texas A&M core curriculum in mind. Many students may wish to discuss a minor in language, political science, sociology, etc., based on the courses taken to satisfy the certificate requirements.

To discuss a minor, please speak with your academic advisor as well as the college/department in which you wish to minor.

Stipulations

  • All coursework for the certificate must be completed with a “C” or better.
  • Students must sign up for the certificate prior to receiving 75 credit hours (includes all credits passed, regardless of where taken or applicability to degree plan).
  • Students will receive the certificate and have the denotation added to their transcript upon graduation with a degree in Biomedical Sciences.
  • If you decide to drop the certification, you must meet with an academic advisor and/or the Associate Dean to verify your degree progress.

Contact Us

Biomedical Sciences (BIMS) Undergraduate Program

Veterinary Medicine
& Biomedical Sciences (VMBS)

Texas A&M University

Mailing Address:
4461 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4461

Physical Address:
668 Raymond Stotzer Pkwy.
College Station, TX 77845

Advising:
To schedule an appointment with an advisor, use the Navigate app.

Office:
VIDI (#1813) Bldg. | Suite 123
Veterinary & Biomedical Complex