Instruction and Curriculum, Certification: Bilingual/Bicultural Education
Dr. Gilda Del Risco
gdelric@kean.edu
Program Description
The Graduate Certification Program in Bilingual/Bicultural Education is designed to prepare certified teachers (P3, K-6, K -6/5-8, K-12) for work in bilingual settings. Our goal is for bilingual/ multilingual professionals to acquire a foundation in language and literacy and teaching methodologies that assist them in accommodating the needs of diverse learners from various educational, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Prerequisites
In addition to the University’s admission requirements:
- New Jersey CEAS or Standard Instructional Certificate in P-3, K-5, 5-8 or K-12 subject area
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (lower GPAs will be considered based on strength of overall
application)
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Personal statement
- Professional Resume/CV
- TOEFL (for applicants who have been educated abroad and whose native language is not English)
Contact Dr. Gilda Del Risco at gdelric@kean.edu with questions.
Program Requirements
Exit Requirements:
- Passing score on appropriate test of English (OPI & WPI) and a second language (OPI & WPI) before the end
of the first semester. If a candidate passed the Writing Praxis Core (5723) in English, they do not need to
take the WPT in English.
- Language testing information: In order to take any test, you must fill out an online application directly with
ACTFL at their website: https://www.languagetesting.com/
Certification Courses
| TESL 5404 | CULTURE, COGNITION & COMMUNICATION FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS | 3 |
| EMSE 5410 | DEVELOPING LANGUAGE AND READING SKILLS IN A BILINGUAL SETTING | 3 |
| EMSE 5411 | TEACHING CONTENT AREAS IN BILINGUAL/ MULTICULTURAL SCHOOLS | 3 |
| EMSE 5420 | BASIC THEORY AND PRACTICE OF TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 12