The growth in the number of organizations serving non-English speaking populations has brought about a sharp rise in the demand for bilingual social workers. In response to this demand, as well as our commitment to promote cultural competence — understanding the specific cultural, language, social, and economic nuances of particular individuals and communities — Simmons offers a special Spanish language program that focuses on social work and human services.
Spanish Language Courses
S.W. 474 Conversational Spanish for Social Work and Human Services (1 credit)
Students are given the opportunity to develop conversational Spanish skills. Social Work specific vocabulary is introduced enabling students to learn useful vocabulary and phrases for their work. Classes are offered at SSW in the Spring, Summer and Fall on Wednesday evenings.
For current rates, tuition and registration information please contact JoAnn Williams at (617) 521-3903 or joann.williams@simmons.edu
Spanish Immersion program
San José, Costa Rica Summer 2012
Universidad Veritas
Intensive Language Program
4-week Spanish intensive program
Open to students at all levels of Spanish
TOTAL class room HOURS 90 hours Students looking to dramatically improve their Spanish skills can take part in the Intensive Language Program at the Universidad
Veritas. Students complete an intensive Spanish course over the course of four weeks, consisting of a total of 80 classroom hours. T he course is held Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. Interested students can also choose to participate in a Conversation Club in the afternoons or work with a Costa Rican student mentor to practice Spanish outside of the classroom. Students’ Spanish skills will also benefit from
living with Costa Rican families.
Program Includes
- Courses in Spanish
- Host family housing (with meals & laundry)
- Cultural activities
- Day trips
Application Due to Simmons on April 8, 2012
API on line application, payment and Program forms API on April 15, 2011
Due to API on April 15, 2011
HOW TO APPLY
- E-mail Laura Bey, Study Abroad Program Manager, at laura.bey@simmons.edu to get university approval to study abroad
- Complete the online API application at https://secure.academicintl.com/forms/apply_online.php (Note: no additional application forms will be required by API.)
- Complete the API program forms online and remit payment to API by April 15, 2012.
For more information, visit: www.apistudyabroad.com
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Conversational Spanish Classes for Social Work Professionals Brochure
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