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Diploma of Japanese Language and Culture
Peralta Community College District - Laney College
- Oakland, United States
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Japanese language with courses on Japanese and Asian history and culture.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge in Japanese Language and Culture. Apply skills related to Japanese language courses plus Japanese and Asian history and culture
- with the aim of intermediate-high proficiency
- Units and capstone not stated. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Localizer
- Educator
- Tourism
- Hospitality or business manager
- JET international relations coordinator
- Assistant language teacher
Curriculum
- Japanese language courses plus Japanese and Asian history and culture
- with the aim of intermediate-high proficiency (ACTFL). Service-learning courses teach Japanese language and culture in local schools
- study abroad runs through partnerships with about a dozen Japanese universities. Units and capstone not stated.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed secondary school with translated diploma and transcripts; no minimum GPA published; English shown by TOEFL iBT 67
- IELTS 6.4
- Duolingo 89 or Guided Self Placement
- otherwise ESOL first
- No minimum published
Accepted academic background
Completed secondary school (diploma and complete transcripts translated into English; college transcripts if any), valid passport, bank statement showing 25,970 USD for one year, 500-word essay, immunization and TB history, 50 USD fee; transfer F-1 students also send current I-20s and visa
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: overseas applicants apply by 15 November for Spring and 15 June for Fall. Create an account through the Laney College link on that page
- complete My Journey and choose a certificate program; application fee 50 USD. Prepare the secondary school diploma and transcripts translated into English
- passport
- bank statement showing 25
- 970 USD
- 500-word essay
- immunization and TB history. Show English by TOEFL iBT 67
- IELTS 6.4
- Duolingo 89 or Guided Self Placement; lower results lead to an I-20 for ESOL first. Request the I-20 through the Peralta International Student Portal
- then use it to apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $13,410 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Language & Communication |
| Department | Japanese |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 10 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2026
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days leftProgram starts
August 2026
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $13,410 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $10,460 USD.

