Complete four courses in twelve months to attain the ESU Certificate in Professional
Spanish.
Spanish continues to grow as an important professional language. Nationally, the demand
for bilingual workers has more than doubled in five years (source: New American Economy).
Pew Research has noted ongoing numerical growth among Hispanics, and an increase in
educational attainment. Spanish-speakers will continue to assume key roles as influential
innovators in all economic areas.
- Connect with your profession—in Spanish.
- Gain workplace confidence and satisfaction.
- Interact effectively in Spanish with clients/patients/customers.
As Spanish becomes more prevalent in all sectors of the American economy, the ESU
online graduate certificate in Professional Spanish can enhance the effectiveness
of professionals who are already conversationally proficient in the language.
Benefits of this certificate include greater workplace performance, improved professional
satisfaction, heightened viability in the job market, and the ability to connect with
the increasing demand for services within Hispanic communities. Companies and organizations
may see lowered costs and higher customer satisfaction due to more effective Spanish-English
communication.
Why should you obtain this certificate? Consider two factors
- Your Professional Sector: Coursework connects broadly across a wide array of professional
areas, including healthcare, small- and large-scale business, finance, manufacturing,
government, education, social services and non-profits.
- Your Language Skills: Students in this certificate program often bring strong cultural
familiarity with Hispanic communities, and gain more precision and depth in their
use of Spanish. Proficiency levels in speaking and writing vary. If your communication
in Spanish is at a useful, functional level, a virtual interview will then help confirm
a good match to the program coursework
Admissions
Rolling admission allows students to take up the certificate at any point in the academic
calendar.
Courses are offered during the fall, spring and summer sessions.
As part of the admissions process, you will complete a phone/video interview to determine
fit and Spanish proficiency.
