SPANISH FOR SOCIAL WORK Graduate Certificate DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
SPANISH FOR SOCIAL WORK GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
The Spanish for Social Work Graduate Certificate Program at Delaware State University is designed to provide duallanguage students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to apply social work techniques with Spanishspeaking populations and in Spanish-speaking settings. Students will take classes within both the Languages and Literatures program and the Master of Social Work program to obtain a broad understanding of the application of social work practice skills with these populations and in these settings. The certificate program culminates in a two-semester field placement at an agency serving Spanish speaking populations which allows students to demonstrate competency related to language, culture, and core social work practice skills.
WHY SHOULD I APPLY? The certificate program prepares students to become competent in communicating both in written and speaking communication when interacting with populations from diverse backgrounds. The program aims to make students more competitive in the workplace and aid in helping diverse communities receive culturally competent services. Students interested in enhancing their dual language skills and working to provide effective communication and translation skills should consider applying.
WHAT ARE THE LEARNING OBJECTIVES?
Graduates communicate professionally, in speaking and writing, in Spanish using the best practices of social work with a deep knowledge of professional terminology. Graduates are able to interact successfully with the Spanishspeaking community. Graduates are able to translate and transcribe basic documents and interviews from Spanish to English and English to Spanish. Graduates have intercultural expertise and deep knowledge of the Spanish-speaking community in the region. Graduates have developed experience working with Spanishspeaking clients through field practicums.
REQUIRED COURSES
LING 601: Writing and Translation INTL 600: Intercultural Communication SPAN 601: Spanish for Social Work SCWK 635: Field Practicum III SCWK 636: Field Practicum IV
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students seeking acceptance into the Spanish for Social Work Graduate Certificate Program must do the following:
Be admitted into the graduate Social Work Program or have previously earned a Master of Social Work degree. Have intermediate Spanish language proficiency according to ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Proficiency guidelines. Provide a Letter of Experience outlining the applicant’s experience and background with the Spanish language and their goals for completing the certificate.
LEARN MORE Visit our website at chess.desu.edu/languages-literatures or scan the QR code to learn more about degree programs in the Department of Languages & Literatures at Delaware State University
1200 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901
Department of Languages and Literatures 302.857.6579 | chess.desu.edu/languages-literatures
Department of Social Work 302.736.2565 | wchbs.desu.edu/social-work
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