Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

Localization Minor/BIS


The BIS program has been suspended pending formal discontinuance and is no longer accepting new students. The minor program is still accepting students.

  • Program Prerequisite: Completion of first and second-year courses in a Foreign Language or equivalent preparation.
  • Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in courses used for this minor (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable). Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation.
  • Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 18 credit hours. At least 3 credit hours of minor courses must be completed at WSU.
  • Program Code: 3082
  • CIPC: 160103

Advisement

Localization minors are encouraged to meet with faculty advisors in the Department of Foreign Languages with expertise in Localization and/or Academic Advisors for the College of Arts & Humanities at least annually for course and program advisement.

Course Requirements for Minor


Prerequisite Courses


Complete the following 12 credit hours (or demonstrate equivalent proficiency)

Localization Core Courses (9 credit hours)


Complete the following 9 credit hours

Capstone Course (3 credit hours)


Complete a minimum of 3 credit hours from the following

Technology Elective (3 credit hours)


Select one course (a minimum of 3 credit hours) from the following. Prerequisites may be specified for individual courses in the course catalog.