A four-semester program of study in Chinese as a second language to allow undergraduate students to develop competence in and knowledge of the language; increased understanding and appreciation of Chinese cultures; and greater knowledge of the countries where Chinese is spoken. This program is open to undergraduates in any major and of any class standing, as well as NDS students.

Plan Requirements

• A total of 12 semester hours is required; at least six credit hours must be taken at NC State. The remaining credit hours may be taken through affiliate programs (e.g. the UNC Language Exchange or an NC State Study Abroad program).

Track 1

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
WLCH 101	Elementary Chinese I	3
WLCH 102	Elementary Chinese II	3
WLCH 201	Intermediate Chinese I	3
WLCH 202	Intermediate Chinese II	3
Total Hours		12

Track 2

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
WLCH 102	Elementary Chinese II	3
WLCH 201	Intermediate Chinese I	3
WLCH 202	Intermediate Chinese II	3
WLCH 301	Intermediate Chinese III	3
Total Hours		12

Track 3

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
WLCH 201	Intermediate Chinese I	3
WLCH 202	Intermediate Chinese II	3
WLCH 301	Intermediate Chinese III	3
Students who place into and complete WLCH 201 will receive credit for WLCH 102.		3
Total Hours		12

Track 4

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
WLCH 202	Intermediate Chinese II	3
WLCH 301	Intermediate Chinese III	3
WLCH 302	Intermediate Chinese IV	3
Students who place into and complete WLCH 202 will receive credit for WLCH 201.		3
Total Hours		12

• Students who place into WLCH 202 should consider pursuing the Chinese Studies Minor instead of the certificate.
• There are no other required examinations, presentations, or external learning experiences.
• Satisfactory completion of the certificate program requires:
  • completion of the coursework noted above
  • a grade of C-or better in all courses used to satisfy the certificate requirements
  • an overall GPA of 2.0 or better for all courses used to satisfy the certificate requirements