Bilingual/Bicultural Education Certification
This non-degree certification program is designed for students who already hold a standard New Jersey Department of Education teaching certification and would like to attain the Bilingual/Bicultural Endorsement. Candidates with only the World Languages standard certification are not eligible for the Bilingual/Bicultural Endorsement.
Admission requirements:
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Online application
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Essay of 250-500 words
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Transcripts from all previous institutions attended
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Verification of current standard NJ certification(s)
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BA GPA of 3.0 or higher
Certification requirements:
- Passing scores on the ACTFL Language Proficiency tests as mandated by NJDOE
- English OPI: Intermediate High or higher; English WPT: Advanced Low or higher; (Intermediate High, IF Target language WPT score is Advanced Low) Target Language OPI: Advanced Low; Target Language WPT: Advanced Low (Intermediate High if English WPT score is Advanced Low). For additional ACTFL score requirements, please check NJDOE website.
Minimum Grade Requirements
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 is required for program completion.
Total Credit Hours: 15
Students are strongly recommended to take the courses in the specified phases.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Phase l | ||
| MCC 605 | Introduction to Bilingual/Multicultural Education | 3 |
| MCC 627 | Historical and Cultural Background of Limited English Proficient Students | 3 |
| MCC 635 | Effective Literacy Teaching for English Language Learners | 3 |
| Phase ll | ||
| MCC 603 | Applied Linguistics with Emphasis on Second Language Experience | 3 |
| MCC 607 | Theory and Practices of Teaching Bilingual Children | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |