Dual Language

Are you interested in working in bilingual education programs? Our Dual Language Certificate Program aims to promote biliteracy and multiculturalism by meeting the diverse needs of students, families, and teachers in Massachusetts. In this five-course certificate, you will learn contemporary theory, critical perspectives, and culturally and linguistically sustaining pedagogical practices for working with multilingual learners. Successful completion of the Dual Language Certificate Program also meets the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requirements for the Bilingual Education Endorsement.  Due to the nature of this graduate certificate, this program is only available on-campus.

Coursework
The certificate program consists of a classroom-based fieldwork component (100 hours) and five courses:

Apling 605: Theories and Principles of Language Teaching
Apling 614: Foundations of Bilingual/Multilingual Education
Apling 615: Dual Language Pedagogy
Apling 616: Curriculum Development in Bilingual Education 
Apling 618: Teaching ESL: Methods and Approaches

Community
Join other teachers in exploring and critiquing current policy, practice, and research on dual language education and working together with the dynamic dual language community in the greater Boston area to engage dual language learners in strengths-based curriculum and classroom practices.

Also interested in a Master's Degree?
Interested in pursuing an MA in Applied Linguistics with concentrations in ESL/Bilingual Education or Foreign Language Pedagogy? You can consider applying to our MA program while pursuing your Certificate, and transfer courses into the master's program.

How to Apply
Please include a short statement of interest in the Dual Language Certificate Program, your resume, a recommendation (professional recommendations are accepted), and an academic transcript in your application. This link will take you to the online applications for all programs in Applied Linguistics. Once you start your application select the Dual Language Certificate from the drop-down menu, which lists programs.

Deadlines

Spring semester admissions: November 1st  (If you have a completed application by October 1st, you will receive a decision by November 1st)

Fall semester admissions: May 1st (If you have a completed application by January 15th, you will receive a decision by March 1st)

Questions?
Please contact us at [email protected], we will be happy to answer your questions!

• Completed UMass Boston online admission application
• Application fee: $60
• An official high school record, leaving certificate and/or graduation examination results or their notarized copies. All documents in foreign languages must be translated by a certified professional. Records must be sent directly from the institution to be considered official.
• Academic recommendation letter (from a school-based counselor and/or teacher)
• 500-word essay
• Test scores

If you seek admission to UMass Boston as an international student, we strongly encourage you to apply online by submitting either the UMass Boston Web Application or the Common Application

Please be sure to send us your application and all required materials by the posted international application deadline.

If you experience any technical problems with the application, please email us immediately at [email protected].