Modern Languages and Linguistics

We live in a world where the knowledge of more than one language can make a difference in the job market, communication can make or break a business deal, and where international travel is on most people's lists of things to do.

Take courses that satisfy UC and Cal State transfer requirements or learn a language for fun.

Mission College offers both a Certificate of Achievement and an AA-T degree in Spanish.
 

Apply Your Language Skills

Taking a languages class can also open the doors to other areas on campus, including our HSI-STEM, Puente and Nursing programs.

Learn Spanish

Spanish Degree & Certificate

Learn Spanish at Mission College.

Spanish Degree for Transfer
Spanish Certificate (Credit)
Arabic writing is written on a small blackboard in white chalk.

Arabic

Open up your world to the Middle East.

Arabic Courses
Learn Chinese.

Chinese

Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world.

Chinese Courses
Learn Japanese.

Japanese

Learn Japanese and gain a new perspective.

Japanese Courses
Learn Vietnamese.

Vietnamese

Learn to Speak Vietnamese.

Vietnamese Courses

Multilingual Jobs Near Me

Career Paths

If you don't know what to major in, or you already have a major but don't know how it translates into a career, start here. At Mission we can help you research your major and career options so you can make informed decisions. Read more about Career paths.

Foreign Language Careers

  • Airlines/Travel
  • Banking
  • Bilingual Education
  • Consular/Junior Foreign Service
  • Modern Languages and Linguistics Teacher
  • Import & Export
  • Intelligence/Military Service
  • International Business
  • Police Work
  • Social Service
  • Social Security Officer
  • Teacher's Aide
  • Tourism
  • Translator/Interpreter
  • Real Estate
  • RS/State Franchise Tax Board

Some career options require more than two years of college study. Find out more where your career could lead with our Transfer Center.