Bilingual/Bicultural Education (Teacher Certification) Online
The Bilingual/Bicultural Education Endorsement program prepares teachers to work with P-12 English Language Learners and their families using strategies that support bilingualism, biliteracy and the learning of grade-level content across the curriculum. This 12-credit, non-degree graduate program is designed for candidates who already possess or are completing coursework leading to New Jersey instructional certification in either Early Childhood (P-3), Elementary (K-6) or Subject-Area Education and wish to obtain an additional certification in Bilingual/Bicultural Education.
The Bilingual/Bicultural Education Endorsement program is available as an online program and at off-site locations in the surrounding region. All courses are held during late afternoon and evening hours to meet the needs of working students and individuals may complete the program in just one year.
Please refer to our teacher education and certification page for information on other options in teacher education as well as our programs of study page for a comprehensive list of all of the graduate programs offered within the university.
Candidates applying to this program are required to take a reading, writing, and oral proficiency exam in a language other than English.
The Office of Graduate Admissions requires the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree in order to be eligible to apply for a graduate program. Applicants with non-U.S. degrees, please visit the international applicants page to review the U.S. degree equivalency information.
*Please note that out-of-state certified applicants may apply but will not be recommended to the New Jersey Department of Education for Bilingual/Bicultural certification.
In order to make applying for graduate school as seamless as possible for you, we have
created an application checklist. This checklist can be a reference point for you during the
application process to ensure that you have a comprehensive understanding of the steps
needed to apply, as well as all of corresponding supplemental materials for your specific
program of interest.
- Application Deadline: Rolling Admission.
- Submit Online Application: Please create your online account and submit your application by following the general application instructions and pay (or waive) the non-refundable $60 application fee. Once this step has been completed, the online portal will allow you to upload your supplemental materials.
The following is a list of the supplemental materials that will accompany your application for the Bilingual/Bicultural Education (Teacher Certification) Online program:
- Transcript: One from each college attended.
- Proof of teacher certification.
- Applicants with non-U.S. degrees, please visit the International Applicants page to review the US degree equivalency information.
If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please email or call us:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Email: graduate@sydotnet.net
Telephone: 973-655-5147
Fax: 973-655-7869
If you have specific inquiries regarding your program of interest, please contact the Bilingual/Bicultural Education (Teacher Certification) Online Program Coordinator:
Program Coordinator: Margaret Freedson
Office: University Hall 3163
Email: freedsonm@sydotnet.net
Phone: 973-655-5411
