Dual Language Bilingual Education (DLBE)

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.

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

1. Create an application account and log in to start your graduate application.
2. 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)
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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.

6. Check the status of your submitted application by logging into the application portal.
7. 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.