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This degree offers students an advanced study in the design and implementation of bilingual/dual language education programs. Coursework incorporates theories of critical pedagogy and educational equity as well as perspectives on additive bilingualism and biliteracy. This interdisciplinary degree advances understanding of urban education, applied linguistics in bilingual settings, and multicultural children's literature.

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This degree is designed for students interested in teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) to children or adults in schools and programs in the United States or in international settings. It is an interdisciplinary program that presents systematic instruction in applied/educational linguistics, second language acquisition theory, and ESL/EFL program implementation.

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This degree offers opportunities for advanced study and research leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Culture, Literacy, and Language. The program focuses on interdisciplinary research in multicultural-multilingual contexts and is designed to provide a firm foundation in the fields of cultural studies, literacy development, and language learning and use. Successful Ph.D. candidates must demonstrate in-depth interdisciplinary knowledge of culture, literacy, and language, and they must deliver an original contribution to the field.

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The Bilingual Reading Specialist (BRS) certificate is a 15-semester-credit-hour graduate certificate program for those who wish to become bilingual reading specialists as well as for educators who wish to obtain increased knowledge of reading instruction and literacy development in bilingual contexts.

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The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (CertTESL) is a gateway to the English language teaching profession. It provides students with the specialized training needed to begin a career in English language teaching in the U.S. or abroad, explore a career change, add specialized training to current professional skills, or teach English in retirement.

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The Graduate Certificate in Technology for Language Education (TLE) is designed to provide the instructional technology and digital tools knowledge to enhance the language teaching and language learning of students.

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Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language - ONLINE (CertTESL)

The 15-credit hour Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language - ONLINE (CertTESL) offers specialized training for people who would like to become an ESL teacher and begin working in the field of English language teaching (ELT), either as a first job or a mid-career change. In keeping with professional norms and expectations for certificate-level training in the field of ELT, the CertTESL provides a general foundation in theory and practice for teaching English language learners of all ages. Completion of the certificate prepares individuals to work in areas including, but not limited to, community-based language schools for immigrants and refugees, private language schools abroad, corporate training/consulting, missionary/aid work, private tutoring, or additional training for K-12 teachers.

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