Dual Language Education

Time Sequence

The certificate program is constituted by a 12-credit curriculum. The tentative duration of the program is four semesters: FALL I (3 credits), SPRING I semester (3 credits), FALL II (3 credits), and SPRING II semester (3 credits). The program is offered both on-campus and through distance education. Click here to see a sample plan of studies

Guiding Standards

The National Dual Language Education Teacher Preparation Standards (NDLETPS) aim to provide guidance for states using six standards critical to the success of DLE teacher preparation programs. Our program prepares teacher-learners to teach in Bilingual, Dual Language, and/or Immersion PreK-12 schools. Coursework is designed to meet the National Dual Language Education Teacher Preparation Standards in the following areas:

1. Bilingualism and Biliteracy
2. Sociocultural Competence/ Critical consciousness
3. Instruction and Pedagogies
4. Authentic Assessment
5. Professionalism, Advocacy and Agency
6. Program Design and Curricular Leadership

Plan of Studies

Elective Course Descriptions (link here)

Program Learning Outcomes

The program’s specific learning outcomes are as follows:

1. Plan differentiated lessons that integrate best practices for DLE both for language minoritized and language majority students.
2. Design units and lessons that align with Dual Language Standards.
3. Explain and apply theories and research in bilingualism and second language acquisition relevant to dual language education.
4. Assess bilingual language skills and communicative competencies using multiple sources of information.
5. Collaborate with counterpart-teachers in partner language to successfully bridge materials and learning practices.
6. Support language and content learning, understand language and literacy objectives
7. Demonstrate critical consciousness, awareness of language ideologies and the intersection of race, class, gender and other socio-cultural factors that shape language learning
8. Reflect on their role as a language policy maker in their own context.

Accreditation or Certification Requirements:

• Applicants must have an earned Bachelor's undergraduate degree to be eligible for program application
• Completed application and application fee
• Statement of purpose
  • Focus on why you want to be in this specific program (i.e., what the program will offer you), why you would be a good candidate for the program (i.e., what you would offer the program), and what your ultimate goals are as it pertains to the Dual Language Education field.
• Current resume
• Transcripts for all universities attended
  • Required for each institution attended (9 credits or more). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for admission purposes only; official transcripts must be provided upon acceptance to the program.
• Letters of recommendation (optional)
  • If you would like to include one or more letters for your application, you will need to provide the name and email address of each person who will write a letter of recommendation for you.

Apply now!

Before you apply: prepare your application materials

Next, apply at gradapply.umd.edu

After you apply: Monitor you application status, and if appropriate, apply for funding

Please refer to the Guide to Applying for instructions on how to apply for graduate admission. If you have questions or concerns, we ask you to first review our list of  Frequently Asked Questions. International applicants should visit the International admissions webpage for additional information.  

If you have any questions about the application itself, contact Judy Foster at jfoster@umd.edu.

Advising

The DLE coordinator (Alejandro Pérez Belda) and the associated faculty at the TLPL department will advise prospective and enrolled students of the program requirements.

*Financial Resources:  Graduate tuition rates are based on approved resident and non-resident rates, on a per-credit basis.  University of Maryland Tuition and Fees.

For additional information, consult with the program coordinator at anperez@umd.edu and/or with your school district representatives (Many school districts offer tuition reimbursement.)

Financial Aid: The Sullivan Family Scholarship

The Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation provides merit-based scholarships for students enrolled in the Dual Language Education Post Baccalaureate Certificate (DL PBC) program in the Department of TLPL in the College of Education. The scholarship will be awarded annually as funds are available.

Awardees will receive 50% tuition (~ $5,000)

Eligibility: Any educator planning to pursue the Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Dual Language Education offered by the University of Maryland, College Park.

Application Deadline: August 1st

Application Process: Complete this scholarship application form. You will receive a copy with your responses in the email you provide in the application form. If you have any questions, please email us at anperez@umd.edu.

Financial Aid: The University of Maryland, College Park,  College of Education General Scholarship

Award $1,000-$1,500

COE scholarships are awarded based on merit, scholarship application materials, and a variety of other factors in an effort to offer students support in pursuing their degrees and professional futures. Students can apply for the regular CoE scholarships before taking classes and can reapply the following year. The deadline is Sept. 1st. General CoE Scholarship Application and Information

Questions? Contact us!

See CANVA Presentation

Program Coordinator: Alejandro Pérez Belda, PhD  

Contact Alejandro at anperez@umd.edu