Program Overview

Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language, Certificate

Program Description

The certificate program in bilingual education and English as a second language prepares students to work with a growing population of culturally and linguistically diverse learners. This certificate program allows graduates to meet requirements for endorsements in Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language through the Arizona Department of Education.

At a Glance

• College/school: Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation
• Location: Tempe, ASU Sync

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language certificate includes the following required courses:

• BLE 220 Foundations of Structured English Immersion (HUAD) or BLE 408 Structured English Immersion (SEI) Methods
• BLE 336 Culturally Sustaining and Transformative Pedagogies
• BLE 338 Foundations of Second Language Acquisition and Development
• BLE 400 Principles of Language Minority Education
• BLE 481 Elementary Multilingual Education Practicum
• TEL 340 Families, Communities and Cultures: Cultivating Networks of Culturally Responsive Relationships (SOBE)

Enrollment Requirements

This certificate program is open only to students majoring in the early childhood education, elementary education, special education, secondary education, and physical education undergraduate teacher preparation programs in MLFC. Students are required to have a valid Arizona DPS Identity Verified Print fingerprint clearance card. A GPA of 2.00 is required for continued good standing.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of MLFTC are highly sought-after teachers in public, charter, and private education institutions, including in the increasing number of dual-language programs.

Program Details

• The certificate program can be added to the following Bachelor of Arts in Education programs at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College:
  • BAE in early childhood education
  • BAE in elementary education
  • BAE in physical education
  • BAE in secondary education
  • BAE in special education
• This program does not lead to teacher certification.
• Format option: This program is also offered via ASU Sync, which enables students to attend live classes remotely via Zoom. Classes are designed to foster active collaboration and discussion in real-time with faculty and peers. ASU Sync students must reside in Arizona throughout the duration of the program. Students on F-1 or J-1 immigration status are not permitted to complete courses via Sync and should speak with an advisor about other options to complete this program.