Chinese Studies
Undergraduate Certificate
Study Mandarin Chinese while developing speaking fluency as well as cross-cultural communication skills to enable conversation with Chinese native speakers. Begin in the Fall or Spring terms.
Complete in one year
Complete four courses, earning 13-15 credits.
Delivered online
Utilize Zoom and Blackboard to earn your certificate fully online.
$366 per credit
All students pay the same tuition and fees: $366 per undergraduate credit hour and a $46 technology fee per course.
Build fluency.
- Encourages non-native Chinese speakers to study Mandarin Chinese.
- Curriculum emphasizes developing speaking fluency quickly as well as building cross-cultural communication skills to enable conversation.
- Instruction is tailored to students' needs and prior expsoure to Chinese.
Ready to earn your certificate? Questions about what courses you may need? Simply fill out our interest form and our dedicated Student Support Specialist will reach out to you within one business day to help:
- Answer any questions you have about the program
- Confirm your eligibility for the program
- Determine if you have credits or prior experience that can be applied toward the certificate
- Navigate the streamlined application and enrollment process
Already a student at UNI? Current students can add this certificate to their degree program.
Mallory DeSantiago
Student Support Specialist
mallory.desantiago@uni.edu
319-273-2863
Courses
Our flexible certificate courses are offered online during the fall and spring semesters. Students will enroll in the following:
- CHIN 1001 Elementary Chinese I (4 units of credit)
- CHIN 1002 Elementary Chinese II (4)
- CHIN 1011 Intermediate Chinese I (4)
- Elective course (1-3)
Take the next step.
Earning a micro-credential at UNI is an affordable and accelerated way to enhance your skills and career opportunities. Once you submit the 'Get Started' form, we'll connect with you to create your plan of study - ensuring you know exactly what courses to take to meet your goals.
Complete our 'Get Started' form above and our dedicated staff will work with you to create a specific plan of study to match your goals.
Submit your application and send official transcripts to the UNI Office of Admissions.
Once you've been admitted to the program, you'll submit an enrollment request form each semester.