Program Overview

Bilingual Education Extension – NYS Teachers Advanced Certificate

Program Overview

This post-baccalaureate, advanced certificate program trains students to become effective bilingual practitioners using two languages of instruction. The program is offered in Spanish/English, French/English, and Chinese/English.

Coursework and Clinical Experiences

Courses are offered in the afternoon and evening, with some available in an online or hybrid format. Select courses require hours of classroom experience (fieldwork) in a New York City public school. Students participate in supervised teaching (student teaching and/or practicum) as the culmination of their course of study, requiring five full days per week for at least one semester.

Credits

The program consists of 13 to 14 credits.

Certification

The program leads to a Bilingual Education Extension for classroom teachers with New York State teacher certification.

Eligibility and Admission Requirements

This program is designed for applicants who hold New York State teacher certification.

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0 or a master's degree with a GPA of at least 3.5
• New York State teacher certification in:
  • Early Childhood Education (Birth – Grade 2)
  • Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
  • Common Branches (PreK – Grade 6)
  • Middle Childhood Education (Grades 5-9)
  • Adolescent Education (Grades 7-12)
  • Special Subjects
  • Literacy Education
  • Students with Disabilities in Early Childhood, Childhood, Middle Childhood, or Adolescent Education or Special Education (Birth – Grade 12)
  • Teachers of Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, or Speech and Language Impaired
• An on-site writing sample in English and in Spanish, French, or Chinese, and an interview conducted in English and in Spanish, French, or Chinese to demonstrate speaking, reading, and writing fluency
• Two letters of recommendation, including one from a supervisor
• A statement of purpose
• Supplemental Material: a translated statement of purpose in the language intended to study

Application Deadlines

Fall Start

• March 15
• April 15 – Extended Deadline

Spring Start

• October 15

Related Programs

If you are a New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) employee, you may be eligible for the Bilingual/TESOL Intensive Teacher Institute (ITI) program, with tuition significantly subsidized by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Bilingual/TESOL ITI Cohorts begin coursework each Summer. If you do not hold New York State teacher certification, consider applying for the master's degree programs in Bilingual Education.