New Master's Degree in Teaching Secondary Education in the Canary Islands

Approval and Authority

• The Government of the Canary Islands has officially authorized the Universidad de las Hespérides to offer a new Master's Degree in Teaching Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training, and Language Teaching.
• This decision follows a detailed approval process, including positive assessments from the Canary Islands University Quality Agency (ACCUEE) and the local University Council, which confirmed the program’s academic and social viability.

Program Details and Alignment

• This new program aligns with Spain’s broader university structure, which includes bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees governed by national legislation.
• The Master’s aims to produce highly skilled educators capable of teaching in various secondary education settings.
• The approval allows students who began their studies under previous regulations to transfer seamlessly into the new program.

Broader Impact and Purpose

• The move reflects ongoing efforts to modernize and standardize higher education in Spain, ensuring quality and relevance.
• For residents and future students, it means:
  • Increased access to specialized teacher training
  • Training that meets both national standards and local needs
  • Ultimately, an improvement in the quality of secondary education across the islands.

�A key goal is to produce educators capable of adapting to diverse educational contexts and improving teaching standards across the region.