Career Outlook
Teachers strive to create a learning environment that is academically challenging for students at all levels. Because of the special needs of bilingual students, educators with dual bilingual skills are in demand. The demand for dual bilingual teachers will only increase as more students from non-English-speaking homes enter school.
Job Titles
- Bilingual Teacher
- Director of Languages
- Teacher
- Tutor
- Bilingual Support Specialist
- Language Immersion Specialist
Certificate Completion Options
- Complete the DLBE Graduate Certificate as a stand-alone program (12 credits)
This option is ideal for current teachers who already possess general teacher licensure in their state and/or additional licensure in teaching English language learners, who work or who plan to work in dual language or other bilingual education programs. It is also ideal for graduate students with research interests in bilingual education and bilingualism. This option does not lead to any form of teacher licensure, but a certificate recognized by the Indiana Commission of Higher Education.
- Complete the DLBE Graduate Certificate and add on the Teaching English Language Learners (TELL) Graduate Certificate (21 Credits)
This option only requires 3 additional courses to earn both the DBLE and TELL Graduate Certificates. This combination is ideal for students with teaching or research interests in a wide range of programs for English language learners, including mainstream, sheltered English immersion, English as a second / new Language, dual language immersion, other bilingual education programs. This option does not lead to any form of teacher licensure.
- Complete the DLBE Graduate Certificate and add on an Indiana ELL teacher license to an Indiana general education license (21 credits)
This option is designed for licensed Indiana teachers who currently work or plan to work in a variety of programs for English language learners, including mainstream, sheltered English immersion, English as a second / new Language, dual language immersion, other bilingual education programs. This option only requires 3 additional courses to earn both the DBLE and TELL Graduate Certificates. This option ADDS an ELL teaching license to a current Indiana general education license.
Courses
Students spend an average of 15 hours a week on homework.
The program uses an online delivery format of five courses. Each course is 8 weeks long; this means that two courses are offered consecutively each semester.
Core Coursework
EDCI 53000 – English Language Development (3 credits)
(Fall 1-Year 1) (Aug-Oct)
This course builds theoretical and practical knowledge about how second languages are learned, and the educational basis for second language teaching and learning. It focuses on research, sociocultural issues, and instructional strategies for the English language and literacy development of English language learners.
EDCI 52301 – Foundations Of Bilingual Education (3 credits)
(Fall 1-Year 2) (Aug-Oct)
This course builds foundational and practical knowledge of children’s bilingual development and the sociocultural, cognitive, philosophical, and educational basis for high-quality dual language and other bilingual education programs. It focuses on research and current issues related to the bilingual development of emergent bilinguals in K-12 contexts.
EDCI 52401 – Teaching Methods In Bilingual Education (3 credits)
(Fall 2-Year 2) (Oct-Dec)
Application of theory, research, and guiding principles to providing high-quality instruction in dual language and other bilingual education programs in K-12 education. This course includes a specific focus on both program-level design of effective dual language programs, and effective language and literacy instruction for emergent bilingual students leading to high levels of bilingualism, biliteracy, and academic achievement.
Elective Online Courses (choose one 3 credit course)
EDCI 55700 – Assessment of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students (3 credits)
(Summer 2-Year 1)
This course provides a critical review of research and practice in language proficiency and content-area assessment of English Language Learners (ELLs) and other culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students in K-12 education. Students will explore the sociocultural dimensions of standardized testing, academic achievement, and accountability. Students will conduct critical analyses of standardized testing instruments and learn to develop alternative classroom-based language, literacy, and content-area assessments appropriate for ELL and CLD students.
EDCI 55900 – Academic Language and Content Area Learning (3 credits)
(Spring 1-Year 1) (Jan-Mar)
This course builds theoretical and practical knowledge for teachers about effective second language and content area instruction for English language learners. The course focuses on research-based teaching and learning strategies for making content area instruction comprehensible for English language learners while supporting their English language development.
This program does not lead to nor result in an educator license within or outside the State of Indiana. For licensure inquiries contact the College of Education, Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL) at licensure@purdue.edu.
Cost
The Dual Language Bilingual Education Graduate Certificate is affordable and competitive in cost.
|
In-State |
Out-of-State |
| Total Cost Per Credit |
$580.00 |
$600.00 |
| Credit Hours |
12 |
12 |
| Total Costs |
$8,700.00 |
$9,000.00 |
*Tuition and fees are charges on a per credit hour basis and are subject to annual increase. Annual increases may change the total program costs.
*Note: Purdue faculty and staff fee remissions may not be applied to this program.
*International fee may be applicable
**The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.
Admissions
The program admits new students in fall only. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by faculty.
Deadlines to Apply:
Fall: March 15
Spring: November 15
Application Checklist
During the process, be sure to reach out to the admissions counselor to help you through the process. The following checklist will assist you in completing your Graduate School application.
- Create an application account to start your Graduate School application.
- Login to the Graduate School application using your account credentials.
- Complete the following sections of the application based upon your enrollment objective: Degree Seeking (Dual Language Bilingual Education Graduate Certificate) –
- Applicant Information – Personal Background, Emergency Contact, Residency
- Campus and Program
- Campus: Select “West Lafayette”
- Proposed Graduate Major: Select “Curriculum and Instruction”
- Area of Interest: Select “English Language Learning”
- Degree Objective: Select “Dual Language Bilingual Education Graduate Certificate)”
- Course Delivery: Select “Distance (online or off-campus location)”
- Education Background
- Supplemental Form (not required)
- Employment & Other History
- Resume Upload (not required)
- Personal History Statement (required)
- Academic Statement of Purpose (required)
- Fellowship Applicant Essay Upload (not required)
- Recommendations (not required)
- Acknowledgments
- Faculty Selections (not required)
- Pay the nonrefundable application fee by credit card. The Graduate School degree application fee is $60 (U.S. dollars) for domestic applicants and $75 (U.S. dollars).
- Contact the admissions representative at edgrad@purdue.edu if you need assistance.
- The Personal History Statement (required) helps reviewers learn more about you as a whole person and as a potential graduate student. This may include relevant details on community service, leadership roles, participation in diverse teams, and significant barriers that you overcame to attend graduate school.
- The Academic Statement of Purpose (required) is an opportunity for you to share information that will help reviewers understand your academic interests and objectives, assess your academic background, preparation, and training, and determine if you are a good match for the program to which you are applying.
- Submit an official transcript for every college or university attended. Official transcripts should be requested to be sent directly from the issuing institution to the Purdue Graduate School or gradadm@purdue.edu. If possible, please select Attn: “Grad School.”
- Social Security numbers must be marked out before any document is uploaded.
- If degree/date awarded not listed on transcript, a copy of the original diploma must be made and verified by one of the following: the institution that issued the diploma, the employer, an official such as a lawyer (notarized), or an upper-level financial institution employee (notarized). The verifier must write “This is a true original copy of the diploma for (applicant’s full name)” on the copy, and include their name, title, phone, and email address on the copy. The copy cannot be faxed or sent over email; it must be mailed to the graduate program.
- International degree-seeking applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit proof of English proficiency. The Graduate School accepts the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores for admission. View the Graduate School’s minimum score requirements.
- The Graduate School will routinely waive the English proficiency requirement for applicants who have received a degree within the last 3 years from a school where English is the primary language of instruction in one of the recognized English-speaking countries. Note: If you have not done so already, request that ETS send your scores electronically to the Purdue University West Lafayette campus using code 1631.
- You may check the status of your submitted application by logging into your online application. We will keep you updated as any items arrive.
Program Faculty
Our faculty are nationally recognized and have the ability to work personally with students to individualize their plan of study to meet personal career interests and goals. These faculty will oversee the intensive coursework required.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I get both the graduate certificate and Indiana Licensure?
Yes, Students can take the licensure courses first, then complete the final two courses for the DLBE Graduate Certificate
- How many credit hours to receive the graduate certificate?
12 credit hours for the graduate certificate only
- How long are the courses?
8 weeks
- How much time should I allow for doing homework and completing assignments?
Plan on devoting 15 hours a week on coursework, depending on the course requirements that week and your study habits.
- Do I need a teaching license to take the program?
No, but we have created a path that you can receive an add-on license with this program if you wish. Participants must have a teaching license to participate in the ELL Licensure Program. This is an add on license. If you do not have an instructional license the DLBE Graduate Certificate is the best path for you.