IU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Spanish is for those individuals already with a BA and a foundation in Spanish. The program offers advanced-level instruction in the Spanish language, as well as Hispanic culture, literature, and linguistics. This certificate may be of special interest to K–12 Spanish teachers, or anyone looking to improve their mastery of the language.
Enhance your language proficiency and teaching techniques. Study current research on effective pedagogical strategies and foreign language instruction. Enrich your intercultural competence in order to promote student engagement with the Hispanic world.
Your IU Online Graduate Certificate in Spanish prepares you for such careers as:
- Spanish teacher or instructor
- Linguist, bilingual consultant, or translator
- Foreign correspondent
- Technical writer
- Proofreader/editor
This 100 percent online program is taught by IU Bloomington, IU East, IU Indianapolis, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, IU South Bend, and IU Southeast, allowing you to learn from a wide range of faculty.

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