University of the Pacific Graduate-Level Certificate Programs

We are excited to partner with the University of the Pacific to offer seven different Graduate-Level Certificate Programs for practicing world language educators. Our instructor-led courses are designed for teachers and administrators seeking additional training.

An official transcript of the non-degree graduate-level courses is available upon successful completion of coursework through the University of the Pacific. While it may be possible for the credits earned in these courses to be used for dual certification, salary advancement, degree completion and state licensing requirements, we do not provide assurance that any state licensing board or school district will accept these credits for those purposes. Individuals seeking credits for those purposes are advised to check with the appropriate agencies and gain approval prior to registering.

1. GRADUATE-LEVEL CERTIFICATE IN WORLD LANGUAGE METHODOLOGY & PEDAGOGY

Program Requirements: Each program participant is required to complete 4 graduate-level courses for a total of 12 credits. One foundational course is required (3 credits):

  • PEDD 9122: The 5 C's and the 3 Communication Modes of Language Learning: Second Language Acquisition and Pedagogy for 21st Century Learners

Students may then choose three elective courses totaling 9 credits (3 credits each):

  • PEDD 9009: Assessing Students in the World Languages Classroom: Using Integrated Performance Assessment to Develop Student Proficiency

  • PEDD 9147: Cultural Integration in the World Languages Classroom: The Role of Intercultural Communicative Competence in 21st Century Language Learning

  • PEDD 9141: Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning In the World Languages Classroom

  • PEDD 9133: Teaching World Languages Through the Lens of Social Justice

  • PEDD  9146: Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Languages Programs for 21st Century Learners

  • PEDD 9131: Spiral it up: Map your program and create dynamic units based on Advanced Placement Exams

  • PEDD 9162: High Level Teaching Practices to Promote Language Proficiency

  • PEDD 9180: More High Level Teaching Practices for Instructional Success and Proficiency Development

  • PEDD 9191 Social and Emotional Learning in the WL Classroom

  • PEDD 9206 Literacy in the Language Classroom

Click here to see the list of Methodology & Pedagogy courses!

2. GRADUATE-LEVEL CERTIFICATE IN FRENCH STUDIES AND EDUCATION

Program requirements: Each program participant is required to complete 4 graduate-level courses for a total of 12 credits. Students may select any 4 of the following courses in consultation with your program advisor.

  • PEDD 9157: Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom

  • PEDD 9166: Teaching French Grammar As A Concept and In Context

  • PEDD 9140: Film in the French Classroom: Using Global Themes to Enhance Proficiency

  • PEDD 9148: Integrating Arts Through Authentic Resources in the French Classroom

  • PEDD 9125: Film-Based Activities to Engage & Motivate French Students

  • PEDD 9145: Impressionism and the Impressionists

  • PEDD 9185: Advanced French Conversation and Culture for Teachers

  • PEDD 9209 Teaching Social Justice with Novels in the French Classroom

Click here to see the list of French courses!

3. GRADUATE-LEVEL CERTIFICATE IN HISPANIC STUDIES AND EDUCATION

Program requirements: Each program participant is required to complete 4 graduate-level courses for a total of 12 credits. We suggest that students select one course from each category below. This is a guide to provide you with multiple modes however, you are welcome to take any of these courses.

A. Literary Studies

  • PEDD 9129: Masterpieces of the Hispanic Short Story: Teaching Prose in the Spanish Classroom

  • PEDD 9142: Masterpieces of Hispanic Theater

  • PEDD 9124: Masterpieces of Hispanic Poetry

  • PEDD 9182: Exploring the World of Don Quijote: Imagination and Creativity Come Alive!

  • PEDD 9156: Novice Level Novels for the Spanish Classroom

  • PEDD 9190: Teaching Social Justice with Novels in the Spanish Classroom

B. Language and Communication 

  • PEDD 9158: Teaching Spanish Grammar as a Concept in Context

  • PEDD 9138: Spanish Writing Seminar: Using Global Themes to Enhance Written Presentational Communication

  • PEDD 9184: Advanced Spanish Conversation and Culture for Teachers

C. Cultural Studies 

  • PEDD 9115: Isabel Allende: Personal History & Creative Process

  • PEDD 9117: Love in the Time of War: The Time in Between (Entre Costuras)

  • PEDD 9171: BORDERLANDS: Telling Stories of “Us” and “Them”

  • PEDD 9170: Let Us In! Incorporating Afro-Latinx/ Black Diaspora Culture and Themes into the Curriculum

  • PEDD 9106: Spanish Speaking World Through Film

  • PEDD 9113: The Making of Cultural Myths: Using Animated Films to Teach Spanish

  • PEDD 9188: Colombia: un "Encanto"

Click here to see the list of Spanish courses!

4. GRADUATE-LEVEL CERTIFICATE IN LATIN STUDIES AND EDUCATION

Program requirements: Each program participant is required to complete the following 4 graduate-level courses for a total of 12 credits.

  • PEDD 9163: Fortune Favors the Bold: Teaching Vergil in the Latin Classroom

  • PEDD 9149: Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom

  • PEDD 9134: From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom

  • PEDD 9183: Latin Teaching Methods: Teaching Latin for Acquisition

  • PEDD 9207 Social Justice for the Latin Curriculum

Click here to see the list of Latin courses!

5. GRADUATE-LEVEL CERTIFICATE IN ITALIAN STUDIES AND EDUCATION

Program requirements: Each program participant is required to complete the following 4 graduate-level courses for a total of 12 credits.

  • PEDD 9123 From Classic Stories to the Big Screen: Using Animated Film in Italian

  • PEDD 9139 The Advanced Italian Grammar

  • PEDD 9143 Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro

  • PEDD 9144 Italian Opera and Culture

  • PEDD 9051 Intensive Italian I

  • PEDD 9052 Intensive Italian 2

  • PEDD 9053 Intensive Italian 3

  • PEDD 9054 Intensive Italian 4 

Click here to see the list of Italian courses!

6. GRADUATE-LEVEL CERTIFICATE IN GERMAN STUDIES AND EDUCATION

Program requirements: Each program participant is required to complete the following 4 graduate-level courses for a total of 12 credits.

  • PEDD 9195 GER501 Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers

  • PEDD 9196 GER502 Learning German as a World Language

  • PEDD 9197 GER503 Teaching German as a World Language

  • PEDD 9198 GER504 Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom

  • PEDD 9199 GER505 Using Technology and Media in the German Classroom

  • PEDD 9200 GER506 Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers

  • PEDD 9161 Film in the German Classroom: Enhance Language Proficiency and Critical Thinking

Click here to see the list of German courses!

7. GRADUATE-LEVEL CERTIFICATE IN CHINESE STUDIES AND EDUCATION

Program requirements: Each program participant is required to complete the following 4 graduate-level courses for a total of 12 credits.

  • PEDD 9159 Using Web Tools for Formative and Summative Assessment in the Mandarin Classroom

  • PEDD 9174 Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency

  • PEDD 9189 IPA Based Curriculum Design for Chinese Mandarin Language Assessment

  • PEDD 9208 Teaching Chinese Cultures through Idioms, Fairy tales and Folktales Syllabus

Click here to see the list of Mandarin Chinese courses!

Tuition: Tuition rates for each of our certificate programs are $925 per course (3 Graduate Credits each). There is a one-time $150 administrative fee to facilitate and process your certificate program. Total enrollment for 12 credits plus the administrative fee is $3850.

Program Guidelines: Students have two years to complete their graduate certificate program from the date of enrollment. 

Students can choose to enroll in all 4 courses at once, or work at their own pace. If you choose to enroll in all courses up-front, the administrative fee will be waived.

Enrollment: There are a few steps to enroll completely in this program:

1. Please complete this form.

2. Purchase your Certificate Enrollment (your program registration and administrative fee).**

3. Enroll in your chosen course(s)!

**If you plan to purchase all 4 courses at once, your admission fee will be waived! Once you've added 4 courses and your certificate enrollment into your cart, you'll automatically see a $150 discount.

For More Information, visit University of the Pacific website here.