Graduate programs and employers increasingly seek candidates with language and cultural skills. These skills are particularly important in Michigan, and in our Detroit area, where there is a vibrant Italian business community with major automotive, OEM, service, and technological companies that use Italian, since their headquarters are located in Italy. The Certificate in Practical Italian provides students with the ability to read, write, listen, and speak in the past, present, and future; carry out basic tasks necessary to everyday life in Italy or in an Italian context; describe people and things; understand and express opinions; and understand the main points of various media. Students also gain knowledge about cultural differences and practices that allow them to better understand and function in Italy and its culture.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for this program are satisfied by the general requirements for undergraduate admission to the University. The program shall be open to regularly admitted Wayne State University undergraduate students who are in good academic standing, as well as students who have previously earned a baccalaureate level degree at Wayne State or another accredited institution.

Program Requirements

The Practical Italian Undergraduate Certificate requires the completion of a minimum of 12 credits. All coursework must be completed in accordance with the regulations of the University and the College governing undergraduate scholarship.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
ITA 1010	Beginning Italian I	4
ITA 1020	Beginning Italian II	4
ITA 2010	Intermediate Italian	4
Total Credits		12