General Requirements

Career Certificate in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (CCTAFL) is designed as an accessible professional pathway for individuals seeking to enter or transition into the field of Arabic language education. Admission requirements are structured to support adult learners from diverse educational and professional backgrounds. This professional certificate is designed for workforce preparation and career transition and does not require prior college-level coursework Applicants to Career Certificate in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (CCTAFL) must meet the following requirements:

1. Age Requirement Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of enrollment.

2. Educational Background A high school diploma, GED, or an equivalent secondary school qualification from a recognized institution.

3. Arabic Language Readiness

• Sufficient functional proficiency in Arabic to participate meaningfully in instructional activities, discussions, and applied teaching tasks.

• Applicants may be required to complete a placement or readiness assessment to ensure appropriate entry into the program.

4. Professional Interest and Commitment Demonstrated interest in teaching Arabic as a second or foreign language, including career entry, career transition, or professional skill development.

5. Technology Access

• Access to a computer or digital device and a stable internet connection.

• Basic digital literacy sufficient to engage in technology-enhanced and online learning components.

6. Application Requirements

• Completed application form.

• Copy of high school diploma, GED, or equivalent documentation.

• Any additional documents required by the institution for enrollment purposes.

Technology Requirements

Be aware of the technical participation requirements in the program:

A computer: Windows or Apple laptop/desktop with 2.5GHz processor or higher (or equivalent), 8GB of RAM or higher, 120GB HD space or higher, with webcam with microphone capabilities.

A webcam.

A microphone.

High-speed internet connection with 50 Mbps or higher speed.

Adobe Acrobat Reader (current version)

A Word processing program such as Microsoft Word.

Use an appropriate virus application to prevent virus transmittal from submitted assignments.

Firefox and are the recommended browsers for accessing the Moodle/Online classroom.