The certificate in Global Professional Pathways (GPP) provides students a clear path to combine foreign language study with experiential learning abroad opportunities such as internships, co-ops, and research opportunities. This combination will help students build the competency and confidence to be effective in their chosen career fields and to contribute to the performance of companies and employers in a global context. The GPP certificate is available in French, German, Russian, and Spanish.<br>The Global Professional Pathways Certificate (GPPC) allows you to combine your chosen field of study with a world languages program that is shorter than a major or minor. It's made to fit into your degree plan.<br><br>The certificate helps you integrate cross-cultural communication into your future profession and provides you with invaluable skills to advance your<br>career. GPPC students gain intermediate or higher language skills and cultural awareness, and have the opportunity to explore careers in their field of interest through a portfolio project.<br><br>Students may choose French, German, Russian, or Spanish as their focus language. Japanese may also be available depending on course offerings.