Spanish for Educators

This undergraduate-level course is designed to provide educators with basic knowledge about Latino culture and Spanish language so they can communicate with parents and students on a basic level.

Spanish for Educators Program Overview

The Spanish for Educators course is relevant for all teachers, paraprofessionals and administrators working in today’s changing educational landscape.

Previous Spanish language experience is not required. This course fulfills the humanities breadth requirement in the foreign languages area.

As a student you will:

  • Understand the culture of the monolingual population.
  • Learn the vocabulary and phrases necessary to communicate with Spanish-speaking students and parents.

Who should enroll:

  • Teachers, credential candidates, paraprofessionals and administrators interested in learning how to better communicate with their Latino students, parents and other constituents.

Learn the vocabulary and phrases necessary to communicate with Spanish-speaking students and parents.

Duration

8 weeks

Estimated Tuition

$500 per credit

Ways to Learn

Online

Credit

3 academic credits

Undergraduate credits

Ways to Get Started

WSCUC

University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

California Commission on Teaching Credentialing

University of Massachusetts Global's School of Education is accredited by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.

Meet Our Faculty

AnneSpillane

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Anne Spillane, Ph.D.

Associate Dean of Special Education (Credential, Master’s), School Psychology, School Counseling and Master of Arts in Education/Associate Professor

Specialty

Special Education

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Aimee Massafra

Assistant Professor
All education faculty
My academic advisor was a great support system. He was my advisor throughout my program and he took the time to learn about me personally so we could make the best schedule to accommodate my life.
Steve L.
MA in Education, Teaching and Learning

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