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Bilingual Extension, 5-12

Overview

Official Name of Program

Bilingual Extension, 5-12

Plan Code

BEMH-ADVCR

Department(s) Sponsoring Program

Career

Graduate

Degree Designation

ADVCERPB - Advanced Certificate Post Baccalaureate

HEGIS Code

0899.00

NYSED Program Code

42305 - BEMH-ADVCR

CIP Code

13.0201

This program is designed for teachers who hold New York State secondary teacher certification grades 5-12; who are proficient in English and in a home language other than English; and who seek a bilingual extension to teach their certification area in both languages.

Candidates wishing to do so may complete the degree program entirely online by taking online courses only.

Requirements

Prerequisite
  • A bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university.

  • An undergraduate or master’s degree index of at least 3.0.

  • New York State secondary teacher certification grades 5-12 (except ESOL or World Languages).

  • One (1) letter of recommendation

  • Demonstrate proficiency in English and in the home language other than English by completing an interview and career essays in both languages.

  • Have successfully completed a course in multicultural or cultural perspectives (at least 3 credits). Candidates may take course or another course selected in consultation with the adviser to meet this requirement.

  • Meet additional Department, College, and State requirements, if any.

Students must consult with an adviser in the Bilingual Extension grades 5-12 program before beginning their studies. During their first semester, matriculated students are required to plan their graduate program with the adviser. All candidates must complete the curriculum outlined below. In order to be recommended for the Bilingual Extension, candidates must complete the Advanced Certificate: Bilingual Extension 5-12 program with a cumulative index of 3.0 or better, pass the Bilingual Education Assessment (BEA), and meet any additional New York State requirements.

Completion requirement
Earn at least 12 credits
Completion requirement
Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 1153181
  • 1009241
  • 1009261
  • 1009281
OR
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 1153181
  • 1009241
  • 1009261
  • 1009281

Courses offered as asynchronous or synchronous via video instruction.