Arabic - Beginning, Microcredential (Madrid) (Beginning Fall 2025)

The Microcredential in Beginning Arabic is an academic micro-credential consisting of 6 required credit hours offered on the Madrid campus only. Satisfactory completion of the required courses allows the student to develop the necessary skills to conduct beginning-level communication in Arabic through the acquisition of appropriate vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, listening comprehension, speaking capabilities, and an introduction to Arabic-speaking culture.

The Microcredential in Beginning Arabic aligns itself with similar programs both on the Madrid Campus, and in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in St. Louis, in that it is designed to help students gain a broader understanding of themselves, as well as the languages and cultures of others. 

Admission Requirements

For current, active Saint Louis University students wishing to declare a microcredential, complete the Update for Student Curriculum Record form

For non-Saint Louis University students, click here to apply as a Visiting/Non-Degree Seeking Student. 

AR 1010Communicating in Arabic I3
AR 1020Communicating in Arabic II3
Total Credits6

Continuation Standards

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in each required course. Students who do not achieve the "C" or better grade in a required course will be expected to repeat the course in an attempt to achieve the "C" or better grade. Students may repeat a required course one time. Failure to achieve the "C" or better grade after one repeat attempt will have the student dismissed from the microcredential in Beginning Arabic.