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Dual Language

The local Dual Language Certificate is a program within the Master's of Arts (MA) in Education-General Option program so that candidates completing the DL program can apply their courses towards a MA in Education-General Option - a 30-unit degree program.  Candidates can complete the local DL Certificate coursework in two to four semesters.  The DL Certificate courses will be offered fully online in order to include a wider representation of candidates from various communities.

For candidates seeking the Dual Language Certificate only, open university enrollment is available through Extended Learning.

Student Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes are addressed throughout the four classes.

Candidates will understand, analyze, and reflect on the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to Dual Language Education through:

  • content instruction in the primary and second language to native speakers and English learners,
  • curriculum development, program assessment, and inclusion of students with special needs or struggling learners,
  • data-informed instruction and assessment of linguistically diverse students, and
  • cross-cultural competence for students and implications for educational leadership in diverse societies.

Courses

  • EDUC 656: Principles of Dual Language & Multilingual Education (3 units)
     This course, for new and practicing teachers, examines guiding principles for dual language and multilingual education. It analyzes the historical, theoretical, socio-political, instructional, cross-cultural, and community issues related to dual language and multilingual education in the context of a multicultural/multilingual local and global society.
  • EDUC 65: Crosscultural Competence for Educational Leadership in Diverse Societies(3 units)
    Equips experienced and beginning teachers in dual language and multiple language contexts on how to successfully navigate the socio-political contexts of school, society, and the home. Provides ideas on advocacy for dual language programs and ways to address cross-cultural competence in student-to student, parent-school, and staff interactions. 
  • EDUC 658: Practices and Strategies for Bilingualism/Multilingualism... (3 units)

    Practices and Strategies for Bilingualism/Multilingualism & Biliteracy/Multiliteracy Development 

    Designed for experienced and beginning teachers in dual language and multiple language contexts concerned with learning about the most effective classroom practices and teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners in today’s diverse and multicultural classroom settings. 

  • EDUC 659: Curriculum Development, Program Assessment & Inclusion... (3 units)

    Curriculum Development, Program Assessment & Inclusion for Dual Language & Multilingual Education

    This course, for new and practicing teachers, examines the importance of curriculum and assessment in dual language and multilingual education, including the needs of struggling learners or students with exceptionali­ties in language and learning.