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Advanced Certificate Bilingual/Bicultural Education at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The 15-credit Advanced Certificate (Bilingual Extension) trains educators to serve multilingual learners with an emphasis on multiculturalism. It is registered by New York State as a pathway to the Bilingual Extension Certification for graduates who pass the NY Bilingual Education Assessment.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Bilingual/Bicultural Education (Arts and Humanities)  |  Duration: 15 credits  |  Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall; in-person and online  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Hold or be eligible for Initial Certification (obtained before enrolment if in progress). Statement of purpose and resume; two letters of recommendation; transcripts; fluency in English and a LOTE (native English speakers show LOTE proficiency with supplemental essay); international applicants TOEFL iBT 100 or IELTS 7.0 (waived with English-medium undergraduate degree); $75 fee. Deadlines: Spring Nov 15; Summer Jun 1; Fall Jul 1.

Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall; in-person and online

Duration: 15 credits

Apply through the official page: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/admissions/

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