Certificate of Achievement in Russian Language and Culture

The Certificate of Achievement in Russian Language and Culture provides opportunities to engage with Russian-speaking communities in the Bay Area, California and nationwide. Russia is the world’s largest country by land mass, sharing borders with dozens of nations – including sea borders with the United States. More than 100 ethnicities live in Russia and approximately the same number of languages are spoken on its territory. This country is one of the world’s largest economies, powered by its extensive natural resources such as oil, natural gas and timber, with important industries including, manufacturing of steel, mining, fishing and agriculture. Russia is also known for its arts and culture – including ballet, theater, literature, cinema, music and visual arts – and for scientific progress in fields such as chemistry, physics, geology, mathematics, biology and space research. The Certificate of Achievement in Russian Language and Culture will satisfy a transfer language requirement and help students become global citizens. Students of Russian will be good candidates for jobs in foreign affairs with the Defense Department, State Department and many other institutions.

Upload an official school transcript. Students must be 18 years old to attend college. Students who are younger than 18 (but at least 16 before first day of classes) can attend with proof of secondary/high school completion or the equivalent. All documents must be in English or officially translated into English.