Courses
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.
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.
(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.
Careers
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
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
Admissions
Admissions
The program admits new students in fall and spring only. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by faculty.
Deadlines to submit a graduate application and all required materials:
Fall: March 15
Spring: November 15
Please see our webpage on Graduate Application Helpful Tips. If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please reach out to the Office of Graduate Studies.
Graduate Application Steps
- Create an application account and log in to start your graduate application.
- Select the following options for the Dual Language Bilingual Education Graduate Certificate (non-licensure) program:
- Campus and Program Tab:
- Select a Campus: Purdue West Lafayette (PWL)
- Select your proposed graduate major: Curriculum and Instruction
- First Choice Program Details Tab:
- Please select an Area of Interest: English Language Learning
- Please select a degree objective: Dual Language Bilingual Education Graduate Certificate
- Primary Course Delivery: Distance (Online)
- Campus and Program Tab:
- Some sections of the application that are NOT required include the following:
- In the Additional Information section, faculty selections are not required. Faculty advisors are assigned by the program.
- Test Scores
- Upload the required materials, listed below. Visit the Office of Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS) website for more information about these requirements.
- Transcripts for every institution of higher education attended (a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or equivalent is required), including evidence of an awarded baccalaureate degree. For degrees still in progress – if admitted, the applicant will be required to submit a final transcript showing evidence of an awarded degree during the second session of enrollment.
- Personal History Statement
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- International Applicants must meet English Proficiency Requirements set by the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
- Once you are ready to submit your graduate application, please complete all sections and submit the application. The application must be fully submitted and the application fee paid in order for your application to be reviewed and considered for admission.
- Check the status of your submitted application by logging into the application portal.
- Once your application is complete, you will receive an email from the Office of Graduate Studies indicating that your application is complete and will be submitted for review.
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Cost
Program Costs
The Dual Language Bilingual Education Graduate Certificate is affordable and competitive in cost.
| Tuition* | Indiana Resident | Non-Indiana Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $580 | $600 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | 12 |
| Estimated Tuition Costs** | $8,700 | $9,000 |
Additional Information
*The program is billed per credit hour; depending on the number of credit hours will determine your per semester cost. Total Estimated Tuition Cost is based on the total required credit hours. Tuition costs are subject to increase based on approval by the Purdue University Trustees.
*Textbooks and course materials are not included
*Faculty and staff fee remissions are not valid with this program.
**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.
Licensure
Licensure Information
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).
program FACULTY
Learn From the Experts
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
Yes, if eligible, students can apply for the online ELL license addition program, and then apply for the Dual Language Bilingual Education Certificate program.
12 credit hours for the graduate certificate only
8 weeks
Plan on devoting 15 hours a week on coursework, depending on the course requirements that week and your study habits.
No, a teaching license is not required for the Dual Language Bilingual Education certificate. If you are interested and eligible, we offer an online ELL license addition program. If you are not eligible for admission to the ELL licensure program, then the Dual Language Bilingual Education Graduate Certificate is the best path for you.
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