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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•

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 CSUDH 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 •

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