Advanced Certificate Bilingual Extension Institute at Columbia University

Programme overview

The Bilingual SLP Extension Institute gives speech-language pathologists knowledge and clinical skills for culturally and linguistically appropriate services for children birth to 21, based on evidence-based practice. Completion leads to the Advanced Certificate Diploma in Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology; each student has a master clinician mentor.

Faculty: Teachers College | Department: Bilingual SLP Extension Institute (Bilingual/Bicultural Education) | Duration: Online Institute runs May to December each year (6 credits) | Intake: Summer (May 17 - Aug 17) and Fall (Sep 7 - Dec 13) 2027; online and asynchronous | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Two 3-credit courses on assessment and treatment for preschool and school-age children.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to all SLPs, monolingual or bilingual; no language proficiency requirement for the Advanced Certificate. For the NYSED bilingual extension, applicants need a base certificate (TSSLD or TSHH), must pass the NYSED Bilingual Education Assessment and apply through TC's Office of Teacher Certification.

USD 6,950 for the whole programme (2027). Total tuition for six credits ($3,475 per 3-credit course); excludes $40 per semester course fee and Columbia Health and Related Services Fee Source

Intake: Summer (May 17 - Aug 17) and Fall (Sep 7 - Dec 13) 2027; online and asynchronous

Duration: Online Institute runs May to December each year (6 credits)

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

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