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World Languages

The World Language Program at Houston City College offers instruction in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Courses are designed to help students build practical communication skills, cultural understanding, and confidence in using the target language for real-world interactions, academic study, and global engagement.

Career Path
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Education Tracks

Programs

World Languages, A.A.

Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Education track: University Transfer

The Associate of Arts in World Languages is intended primarily for students planning on transferring to a senior college or university to receive a baccalaureate degree in a World Language. This plan has several concentrations: Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and French.

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Students will be able to:

  • Summarize authentic spoken discourse produced by Spanish speakers of diverse origins. Produce Spanish comprehensible to native speakers using complex grammatical structures to communicate analytical and interpretive information in both impromptu and prepared speech.

  • Demonstrate increasing comprehension of authentic written texts in a variety of genres. Write evaluations and critiques at a high intermediate level using complex grammatical structures.

  • Formulate cohesive paragraphs and essays. Interpret cultural practices and products of the Spanish speaking world drawing on authentic materials including literature and the visual arts.

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Dr. Melinda Mejia

Department Chair

Duration
2 years (full time)
Program Format
  • In-Person
  • Hybrid
  • Online
Campus Location
Total Minimum Credits: 60

View the World Languages, A.A. Program degree plan to see the total credit hours required.

Cost

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Career Outlook

This overview highlights key labor market indicators for University Transfer and Workforce Training careers in this field in the Houston area, including the number of currently employed, the median annual salary for the occupation, and the job growth.

Average Salary

$70,037

50th percentile (median) salary range in the Houston area.

Currently Employed

62,384

62,384 currently employed in the Greater Houston area.

Projected Growth

4.5%

4.5% projected growth for 2026-2030.