Spanish for Educators Certificate
Empower Your Communication. Strengthen Your Impact.
Build stronger connections with Spanish-speaking students and families through Manchester University’s Spanish for Educators Certificate. Designed for educators, school staff, and professionals in education, this certificate program provides practical Spanish language skills specifically tailored to K-12 school settings.
Whether you’re greeting students in the morning, holding a parent-teacher conference, or guiding a classroom discussion, you’ll gain the confidence and tools to foster welcoming culturally responsive learning environments.
Why Earn the Spanish for Educators Certificate at Manchester?
No prior Spanish experience? No problem. This certificate uses a task-based, conversational approach to language learning designed with real-world school environments in mind.
Program Information:
Certificate
- 12-15 Credits
Location
- North Manchester
Why Choose MU for a Spanish for Educators Certificate?
Welcome families at back-to-school night
Support Spanish-speaking students
Build trust during parent-teacher conferences
Navigate urgent situations
Foster a more connected school climate
How This Certificate Will Support Your Career
✔ No prior Spanish required
✔ Flexible and practical course design
✔ Learn the language of education
✔ Improve parent engagement and student support
This certificate is ideal for:
- K–12 Teachers (general and special education)
- School Administrators
- Paraprofessionals and Classroom Assistants
- School Counselors and Social Workers
- ESL/ELL Coordinators
Upon completion, you will be able to:
- Speak Spanish at a novice-mid proficiency level
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with Spanish-speaking families
- Increase your effectiveness as a culturally responsive educator
- Help build inclusive school communities
- Add value to your résumé and district
FAQs About Manchester University’s Spanish for Educators Certificate
What are the course requirements?
All courses are designed to be engaging, relevant, and applicable to real-life educational settings.
SPAN 111 – Conversational Spanish
Introductory Spanish with immersive, scenario-based learning. Learn how to greet, introduce, and interact in basic conversations.
SPAN 116 – Spanish for Educators
Focuses on classroom communication, parent interactions, and vocabulary related to teaching, learning, and school life.
SPAN 203 – Professional Spanish
Advances your language skills to handle formal communication in school and administrative contexts.
MODL 375 – Practicum in Language & Culture (Optional)
An optional experiential learning opportunity to apply your Spanish skills in real-world educational or service settings.
Total Credit Hours: 12–15, depending on practicum participation.
How is This Different from TESOL?
Is this flexible for busy educators?
Non-Discrimination in the Admission Process
Manchester University is committed to non-discrimination in campus life. The University does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, ancestry, race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, religion, disability or veteran status in admissions or any area of campus life, including its educational programs, scholarships and loan awards, residence life programs, athletic programs, extracurricular programs, promotion and tenure policies and practice, and alumni affairs.
Manchester University is committed to carry out the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans With Disabilities Act, which provide for accessibility of University programs to the physically disabled.