Enhance Your Skills with SPN 101E: Spanish for Educators

In Massachusetts, where classrooms are increasingly diverse, connecting with students and families across language and cultural barriers is invaluable. SPN 101E provides educators with basic intercultural communication skills that enhance classroom inclusivity and strengthen resumes with skills highly sought after by school districts across the Commonwealth. Salem State is proud to offer this course as part of our commitment to preparing educators to meet the needs of all students.

What You’ll Learn

SPN 101E focuses on foundational listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish, emphasizing cultural nuances important for engaging in Pre-K-12 educational settings. This course is designed for educators with little or no prior study of Spanish who want to support multilingual learners.

• Term/Schedule: Spring 2025 (January 13-May 5, 2025); Tuesdays, 4:30-6:50 pm
• Format: Live, online sessions

Is this Course Right for You?

• Prerequisites: SPN 101E is ideal for beginners or those with limited Spanish background.
• Placement: Unsure of your level? Take our language placement test to confirm your best fit.

Note: Heritage Spanish speakers and those with two or more years of recent Spanish coursework may not qualify for SPN 101E.

How Much Does it Cost?

School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) Undergraduate Evening Per Credit

In-State Students: $464.80 ($1,394.40 per three-credit course)
Out-of-State Students: $813.80 (1,933.20 per three-credit course)

Please note that additional fees may apply. See a complete list of tuition and fees for undergraduate students for complete details.