A single subject or multiple subject credential is necessary for such employment. Students considering teaching a foreign language and obtaining a teaching credential must see the credential adviser in their language of concentration before planning their program. Specific courses and an assessment of competencies are required for admission to the Secondary Education Credential Program. First year language courses in Cantonese, Filipino, and Portuguese are offered with some frequency. Consult the Class Schedule .
Some careers require a foreign language as a primary skill.
For those employed in teaching foreign languages, culture and literature, and for those who work as interpreters and translators, a high degree of fluency or near-native competency is required. On the other hand, there are a great number of career alternatives open to people who possess good competency in one or more foreign languages. Competency in one or more foreign languages will open the door to many exciting careers.