The Graduate Certificate Program in [Language] prepares language teachers to teach their language through dual-credit programs with two-year and four-year partner institutions. [Language] will be changed to indicate the specific language in which the certificate is received (e.g., Spanish).
A minimum of 16 credits is required to complete the certificate program, with an option to complete an additional six credits of electives. All courses in this program are graduate-level language courses focused on improving language and pedagogical skills and, therefore, are taught in the target language.
Although the development of the teacher’s knowledge of the target language and culture(s) is a priority, every course contains pedagogical implications and connections to the classroom in order for the teacher to apply the content they are learning in the course to their own classroom.
Most of the course offerings are available online during the summer, fall, and spring. One course option is located at in Bemidji, Minnesota.