Certificate in Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Program outcomes
- Enhance capacities to effectively teach and assess in bilingual and multilingual learning contexts.
- Consider skills and strategies for effective communication with second/additional language learners.
- Develop theoretical and practical expertise related to the teaching in bilingual and multilingual contexts.
- Gain knowledge related to bilingual and multilingual programming in diverse learning contexts.
- Develop background related to principles and practices to support students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
- Enhance understanding of inclusive and culturally responsive pedagogies.
Students can enroll in the certificate program to
- Meet their ongoing professional development needs
- Gain further experience and expertise in an area of interest
- Facilitate the transition to a Master of Education program
Courses include
- Foundations of Bilingual and Multilingual Education (ED6103)
- Teaching and Learning in Multilingual Contexts (ED6110)
- Electives include courses related to diversity, inclusion, and second/additional language pedagogies.
- The two required courses for this certificate are both offered online. The three electives can be chosen from online or distance options.
Program pathways
- Certificate Pathway: Student is accepted to the CBME as a graduate-level micro credential, 5 courses required. Student receives a Certificate in Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
- Certificate-to-MEd Pathway: Student is accepted to the CBME but transfers to the MEd in Curriculum & Instruction after completing 2 courses, 10 courses required. Student must apply and be accepted to the MEd. Student receives an MEd diploma with a specialization in Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
- MEd Pathway: Student is accepted to the MEd in Curriculum & Instruction and completes the CBME courses within the MEd, 10 courses required. Student receives an MEd diploma with a specialization in Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
Who should apply
This certificate is ideal for educators who:
- Want to engage in professional learning at the graduate level.
- Work in linguistically and culturally diverse schools.
- Teach content areas (e.g., mathematics, social studies, sciences, physical education, visual arts) in bilingual or multilingual settings.
- Teach in second or additional language education programs (e.g., French as a second language, English as an additional language).
Application deadline
The application deadline dates are Dec. 1 (intended start date in May or September) and July 31 (intended start date in January).
This 15-credit-hour certificate, consisting of five courses (two required courses and three electives) can be completed within one year. Candidates are provided a five year timeframe for completion of the certificate.
For more information contact:
506-453-5136
LRIC@unb.ca
@L2RIC
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