Online Spanish Graduate Certificate
Earn your Spanish Graduate Certificate Online
Turn your passion into a profession.
Overview
The Spanish Graduate Certificate supports the career advancement of professional educators by offering the graduate-level coursework required for raises, promotions, and expanded teaching opportunities. This 18-hour program is ideal for those who are already proficient in Spanish and credentialed to teach in other fields, but lack the graduate coursework required to teach dual credit Spanish high school classes or basic Spanish classes at the university level. This program is also well-suited for those who seek to improve their language proficiency through advanced language study in order to pursue professional opportunities in diverse fields such as academia, translation, non-profit leadership, international business, and diplomacy.
We are flexible
Our program is designed to help you meet your goals while you balance your studies with life's other demands. The online format enables you to complete assignments whether you're at home, at work, or on the go. With courses available year round, educators can continue their studies during the summer without the pressures of teaching. By taking classes each semester—Fall, Spring, and Summer—you can complete the entire certificate program in as little as two academic years.
We are supportive
We understand that the key to student success is close engagement with supportive faculty. As a student in our program, you will benefit from the support of professors who share your passion for the Spanish language and are committed to helping you meet your goals. Meet our teaching team and learn more about their areas of scholarly expertise.
We are affordable
See our graduate tuition rates for the current academic year.
Program Description
This online certificate program expands students’ knowledge of the Spanish language, Spanish-language literatures, and Hispanic cultures, while supporting the growth of their pedagogical expertise in the subject area and enhancing their ability to conduct advanced scholarly research in Spanish. During the course of this program, students will
- enhance their language skills through intensive engagement with Spanish-language course content and frequent communication in Spanish;
- produce original research on topics related to Spanish-language literature and Hispanic cultures, meeting the standards of professional grade scholarship;
- develop the pedagogical expertise to incorporate subject area content into lesson plans and teaching materials; and
- broaden their understanding and appreciation of Spanish-speaking peoples and their cultures.
Admissions Requirements
- Candidates must meet the graduate admissions criteria of Murray State University.
- Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Spanish equivalent to an ACTFL rating of 'Advanced High' or a CEFRrating of 'C1' by taking the department's language proficiency test. Go to the placement testing page, then follow the links to access the Spanish language proficiency exam.
- Candidates seeking to register in a graduate-level literature class must have completed at least 6 hours of advanced undergraduate coursework in literary studies (300-level and above or equivalent) in any language. No prior coursework in Spanish literature is required.
Applications are accepted year-round. Students may begin coursework during the next term following admission.
Have questions?
For more information about the certificate program, please contact Dr. Robert Fritz.
Dr. Robert Fritz
Coordinator