Online Undergraduate Degrees

Curriculum & Instruction | Bilingual/Bi-Cultural

College of Education

The Bilingual/Bi-cultural Graduate Certificate offers educators an in-depth exploration of essential teaching strategies designed to support the diverse needs of multilingual students within their classrooms.

Through this program, participants delve into research-based curricular and instructional approaches tailored to meet the unique linguistic and cultural backgrounds of students who are learning English as a second language. They gain a comprehensive understanding of effective pedagogical practices that promote language acquisition and academic achievement among bilingual and bi-cultural learners. Additionally, participants learn to leverage new digital media and technological tools to enhance teaching effectiveness and engage multilingual students in meaningful learning experiences.

By equipping educators with the knowledge and skills needed to create inclusive and supportive learning environments, this certificate program empowers them to address the linguistic and cultural diversity present in today's classrooms and promote the academic success of all students, regardless of their language background.