Undergraduate Certificate in Arabic for Health Care Professions
The Arabic for Health Care Professions certificate allows students to read, write, listen, and speak modern-standard and dialectal Arabic in various health care settings. Health care providers understanding diverse cultures can better promote cultural awareness among their colleagues and patients. This can help to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for patients from all backgrounds.
Students in the certificate program will explore cultural differences and practices that will allow them to better understand health care contexts and function within Arabic cultures. These skills are particularly important in Michigan, given its location as a hub for industry and a haven for Arabic-speaking communities. Arabic is an asset in Michigan, used in the domains of religion, commerce, education, administration and other sectors.
How to apply
Admission requirements
- Students who want to apply for the certificate must first finish one year of Arabic classes (ARB 1010 and ARB 1020) or pass the placement exam and have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.
- The program is also open to students who have previously earned a bachelor's at Wayne State or another accredited institution.
Current student
- If you're a current Wayne State student, contact your academic advisor to express interest in joining the program.
Not a current student
If you're a Wayne State alum or have a bachelor's from another accredited institution, apply to Wayne State as a post-bachelor student and select "Undergraduate Certificate in Arabic for Health Care Professions" as your planned course of study on the second page of the application.
Apply as a post-bachelor applicant
Next steps
Once accepted to Wayne State, a language advisor will contact you with the next steps.
Career insights
A certificate in Arabic for health care professions can enhance and support a variety of career paths. Here are just a few of the many opportunities available in this field.
| Career | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical data managers | $89,000 |
| Community health workers | $46,000 |
| Health informatics specialists | $101,000 |
| Interpreters and translators | $51,000 |
This data provides a broad overview of how major selection can lead to careers and is provided without any implied promise of employment. Some careers will require further education, skills or competencies. Actual salaries may vary significantly between similar employers and could change by graduation, as could employment opportunities and job titles.