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BECOME A DUAL LANGUAGE TEACHER-SCHOLAR

The Dual Language Learning Certificate is designed for educators committed to justice and equity in Dual Language/Bilingual – Spanish & English settings. We engage cutting edge interdisciplinary research, critical educational theories, and practical application across PK-12 content areas. Develop expertise in translanguaging and multilingualism through frameworks related to: power and resistance, intersectionality, critical pedagogies, educational justice, ethnic studies, and critical literacies. Coursework can be applied for the Bilingual Authorization in Spanish.

DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNING CERTIFICATE

• Optimize learning opportunities in Spanish •
• Purposeful Praxis in Dual Language learning & teaching •
• Critical Pedagogy • Justice & Equity •
• Earn Bilingual Authorization in 2 semesters •Ìý
• Hybrid Format • Fall & Spring•

Required Courses

• DLL 520 (3 units) Foundations of Critical Bi-Literacy in Dual Language Education
• DLL 521 (3 units) Contrastive Linguistics & Assessment for Dual Language Educators
• DLL 525 (3 units) Practices for Bi-Literacy

Elective Courses (select one)

• SPE 522 (3 units Bilingual Learners in Inclusive Dual Settings
• DLL 523 (3 units) Academic Discourse & Socio-Emotional Learning

Program Cost $5,200* about $2,600 per 2 semesters

Application Deadline:

• April 1st (Fall start)

MA in Education: Dual Language Learning

Designed for PreK-12 Educators • 30 Units

Students who are enrolled in other MA programs within the COE and ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ may consider adding the DLL Certificate to their graduate degree to demonstrate added areas of expertise and specialization.

• Optimize learning opportunities in Spanish •
• Purposeful Praxis in Dual Language learning & teaching •
• Grow as a Teacher Scholar • Interdisciplinary Focus •Ìý
• Justice & Equity • Ethnic Studies • Critical Pedagogy •
• Earn Bilingual Authorization • Hybrid Format •

Required Courses

• DLL 520 (3 units) Foundations of Critical Bi-Literacy in Dual Language & Immersion EducationÌý
• DLL 521 (3 units) Contrastive Linguistics & Assessment for Dual Language Educators (3 units)Ìý
• DLL 525 (3 units) Practices for Bi-LiteracyÌý
• SPE 522 (3 units) Teaching Bilingual Learners in Inclusive Dual SettingsÌý
• CUR 518 (3 units) Research Methods for the Teacher School
• TED 507 (3 units) Language Learning: Theory & Practice
• TED 506 (3 units) Multicultural & Social Foundations of Education
• CUR 510 (3 units) Process of Curriculum Development
• CUR 519 (3 units) Advanced Study in Curriculum & Research Practices
• TED 599 Thesis/Project or Comprehensive Exam

Elective Courses

• DLL 523 (3 units) Academic Discourse & Socio-Emotional LearningÌý
• DLL 524 (3 units) Emergent Learning for Young Dual Language LearnersÌý

Program Cost

• $4200 (full time student per semester)*

• $2600 (part time student per semester)*

Application deadline:

• April 1st (Fall start)

Bilingual Authorization Pathway (post-credential)Ìý

DLL Certificate candidates may also use the DLL coursework to complete the Bilingual Authorization in Spanish requirements. DLL candidates will obtain the Bilingual Authorization in Spanish, after obtaining a preliminary or clear credential, by completing the DLL coursework sequence, which includes the language & culture competencies, foundations in critical dual language & bilingual education, and dual language & bilingual methods.

Fieldwork Experiences in Dual Language & Bilingual Inclusive Schools

The Bilingual Fieldwork Coordinator will place DLL candidates in a Dual Language classroom for a minimum of 20-hours of observations with an experienced and effective educator who embodies humanizing pedagogies.

Upon Completion of all Bilingual Authorization RequirementsÌý