Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Dual Language and Immersion Education at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Entry requirements

Applicants should either be currently practicing as dual language or immersion educators, or provide evidence of the necessary background and interest (based on a goal statement). This certificate program is available to graduate-level students only. Coursework taken before completion of the bachelor's degree cannot be applied to the certificate program. Students currently enrolled in a University of Minnesota graduate-level degree program may also apply. A completed bachelor's degree is required for admission. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.8. Applicants must submit transcripts from every college attended (even those where a degree wasn't earned), scores from the TOEFL/IELTS/MELAB (if applicable), a resume, and a goal statement (only if applicant is not a practicing dual language or immersion educator). Certificate applications are reviewed by the department three times per academic year: Fall, Spring and Summer. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.