Dual Languages Graduate Certificate ♦

College: Education and Human Performance	Degree: CRT
Department: School of Teaching, Learning and Leadership
Program Websites: https://edcollege.ucf.edu/academic-programs/graduate/world-languages-education/

Program Description

The Graduate Dual Language Certificate in Teaching and Leadership prepares students with specialized knowledge and skills to teach in a dual language setting. The purpose of this certificate is to provide, K‐12 teacher and other education professionals with specialized coursework in Dual Language programming. This construct is aimed for students to develop competencies in bilingualism, biliteracy, and multiculturalism. The design of this program is to develop leadership among teachers working or planning to work in a dual language or two‐way immersion programs in a K‐12 setting. The coursework in this certificate program will allow teachers and administrators to develop expertise in philosophical/ideological principles, pedagogy, and curriculum and program processes for effective biliteracy program development.

Curriculum

The Dual Language Graduate Certificate can be completed in one or more semesters, depending on the semester of entrance. It can also be completed fully online, depending on your selection of courses.

Students must consult with their adviser or the program director prior to selecting the six courses for their program. No course substitutions are allowed.

Total Credit Hours Required: 18 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor’s Degree

Required Courses—18 Credit Hours

Select six of the following seven courses. Please consult with your adviser to help you choose the courses that best fit the needs for your future career.

TSL 6250 - Applied Linguistics in ESOL 3 Credit Hours
TSL 5085 - Teaching Language Minority Students in K-12 Classrooms 3 Credit Hours
SPN 6940 - Teaching Methods for the Spanish Classroom 3 Credit Hours
TSL 6XXX Bilingualism, Multiculturism, and Biliteracy in the Dual Language Classroom 3 Credit Hours
TSL 6XXX Curriculum and Instruction in Dual Languages Programs 3 Credit Hours
TSL 6XXX Assessment in Dual Language Programs 3 Credit Hours
TSL 6XXX Interdependencies of Language, Culture, and Education for Dual Language Learners 3 Credit Hours

Application Requirements

Admission is open to those with a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on the evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance and the applicant’s potential for completing the certificate.

Application Deadlines

Dual Languages Graduate Certificate	*Fall Priority	Fall	Spring	Summer
Domestic Applicants		Jul 15	Dec 1	Apr 1
International Applicants
*Applicants who plan to enroll full time in a degree program and who wish to be considered for university fellowships or assistantships should apply by the Fall Priority date.

Contact Info

Graduate Program

Joyce Nutta, PhD
Professor
joyce.nutta@ucf.edu
Telephone: 407-4823-4341
ED 122M

Graduate Admissions

Cameron Leonard
gradadmissions@ucf.edu
Telephone: 407-823-2766
Millican Hall 230
Online Application
Graduate Admissions

Mailing Address

UCF College of Graduate Studies
Millican Hall 230
PO Box 160112
Orlando, FL 32816-0112

Institution Codes
GRE: 5233
GMAT: RZT-HT-58
TOEFL: 5233
ETS PPI: 5233

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