An Intermediate Proficiency associate certificate consists of successful completion of 12 UFV credits (i.e. two years) in a single language: 101, 102, plus two second-year courses, with a minimum GPA of 2.33.
An Advanced Proficiency certificate consists of successful completion of 20 credits in a single language, including a minimum of six credits at the 200 level and eight credits at the upper level.
For both credentials, at least 25% of the courses must be completed at UFV. Students who already have the 101 and 102 component (i.e. Grade 12 level) will be able to have the first-year requirement waived.
Some of these credentials are equivalent to proficiency standards in international language frameworks such as CEFR (Common European Framework Reference). Please consult the department for information
on equivalencies for specific credentials.
Students should be aware that course availability varies and should consult with the Modern Languages Institute to confirm current course availability.
Intermediate Proficiency associate certificates
Intermediate Proficiency associate certificates are currently available for the following languages:
French
FREN 101, 102, 219, and any one of FREN 215, 216, 225, or 230, with a minimum GPA of 2.33.
German
GERM 101, 102, 201, and 202 with a minimum GPA of 2.33.
Halq'eméylem
HALQ 101, 102, 201, and 202 with a minimum GPA of 2.33.
Japanese
JAPN 101, 102, 201, and 202 with a minimum GPA of 2.33.
Mandarin
MAND 101, 102, 201, and 202 with a minimum GPA of 2.33.
Russian
RUSS 101, 102, 201, and 202 with a minimum GPA of 2.33.
Spanish
SPAN 101, 102, 201, and 202 with a minimum GPA of 2.33.
Advanced Proficiency certificates
Advanced Proficiency certificates are currently available for the following languages:
French
Completion of the requirements for the intermediate certificate in French, plus
Any two of FREN 315, 319, 325, 330, or 345 with a minimum GPA of 2.33.
Halq'eméylem
Completion of the requirements for the intermediate certificate in Halq'eméylem, plus
HALQ 301 and 302 with a minimum GPA of 2.33.
Japanese
Completion of the requirements for the intermediate certificate in Japanese, plus
JAPN 301 and 302 with a minimum GPA of 2.33.
Russian
Completion of the requirements for the intermediate certificate in Russian, plus
RUSS 311 and 321 with a minimum GPA of 2.33.
Spanish
Completion of the requirements for the intermediate certificate in Spanish,
plus
SPAN 301 and 302 with a minimum GPA of 2.33.
Residency
At least 25% of the course work must be completed at UFV.
Graduation requirements
Candidates who qualify to receive a UFV proficiency certificate in modern
languages must be approved by the UFV Modern Languages Institute and the
UFV Senate. Students transferring to another institution before
graduation should speak to the head of the Modern Languages Institute regarding
the application process.
Students in any UFV program who meet the stated requirements of proficiency in a single language as outlined above may apply for the corresponding certificate or associate certificate by completing the Graduation Request form available at ufv.ca/registrar/forms, or from the Office of the Registrar. This should be done in the first month of the final semester. The final deadline for students who wish to attend the June Convocation ceremony is April 1 of each year, with all program requirements completed by the Winter semester grade deadline (see Important Registration Dates) of each year.
