Spanish Language and Culture BA, Certificate
This interdisciplinary certificate gives educators the tools they need to communicate with Spanish-speaking students, parents and community members in linguistically and culturally competent ways.
Spanish – Certificate in Spanish & Latinx Studies for Educators
Spanish & Latinx Studies for Educators, Certificate
Offered as an Academic Certification
The interdisciplinary Certificate in Spanish & Latinx Studies for Educators is designed for non-degree-seeking students and traditional degree-seeking students who work (or aspire to work) in the field of Education with Spanish speaking students, parents, and community members.
This certificate can be earned as part of the Spanish major, or independently and in conjunction with other areas of study, making it a versatile addition to your academic journey. Educational programs and institutions highly value language and cross-cultural abilities, and a Spanish & Latinx Studies for Educators certificate can help make you a sought after bilingual employee.
Courses include four core classes to develop a strong base of knowledge about Spanish grammar and pronunciation, cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, and how Spanish is learned, as well as three electives furthering students’ knowledge base while developing critical thinking skills in Spanish. One of the three electives, related to the Latinx community in the US, can be taken in another discipline (such as Education, English, or Sociology and Anthropology).
Degree Fit
Program Preparation
For current or aspiring educators, this certificate helps students develop an advanced level of Spanish communication skills in contexts relevant to education, while also promoting critical thinking and cultural competence for working with Latinx and Spanish-speaking communities.
Degree Roadmap
Every Spanish & Latinx Studies for Educators student will take courses in Spanish language, linguistics, language education, and their choice of cultural studies electives. These courses are specialized to broaden their understanding of the complexity of the Spanish-speaking world while sharpening their critical thinking skills related to current events, artistic contributions, and the history of Spain, Latin America, and Latinx communities in the US.
Guided Pathways
Contact: Anne Connor – 541.552.6743 – connora@sou.edu
Career Opportunities
High School Teacher – Middle School Teacher – Adult and ESL Teachers – Elementary School Teacher
Career Outlook
High School Teacher – Middle School Teacher – Adult and ESL Teachers – Elementary School Teacher
Associate Degree Paths
Rogue Community College: World Languages
Umpqua Community College: Spanish
Klamath Community College: Art Design
Similar Majors
Spanish Language and Culture – Education – Early Childhood Development – Human Services
Similar Micro-Credentials
Conversational Spanish – Spanish & Latinx Studies – Spanish for Healthcare – Spanish for Educators – Supporting Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Learners
Sample Graduate Degrees
MA in Spanish Language Teaching – MA in Teaching – MA in Spanish
Credit for Prior Learning – Learn More
Section Contents: Spanish & ASL Programs
*The Spanish Language Teaching, MA degree is housed within the Summer Language Institute program website.
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1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6743
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