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BECOME A DUAL LANGUAGE TEACHER-SCHOLAR
The Dual Language Learning Certificate is designed for educators committed to justice and equity in Dual Language/Bilingual – Spanish & English settings. We engage cutting edge interdisciplinary research, critical educational theories, and practical application across PK-12 content areas. Develop expertise in translanguaging and multilingualism through frameworks related to: power and resistance, intersectionality, critical pedagogies, educational justice, ethnic studies, and critical literacies. Coursework can be applied for the Bilingual Authorization in Spanish.
Required Courses
Elective Courses (select one)
Program Cost $5,200* about $2,600 per 2 semesters
Application Deadline:
Designed for PreK-12 Educators • 31 Units
Students who are enrolled in other MA programs within the COE and CSUDH may consider adding the DLL Certificate to their graduate degree to demonstrate added areas of expertise and specialization.
Required Courses
Elective Courses
Program Cost
$4200 (full time student per semester)*
$2600 (part time student per semester)*
Application deadline:
Bilingual Authorization Pathway (post-credential)
DLL Certificate candidates may also use the DLL coursework to complete the Bilingual Authorization in Spanish requirements. DLL candidates will obtain the Bilingual Authorization in Spanish, after obtaining a preliminary or clear credential, by completing the DLL coursework sequence, which includes the language & culture competencies, foundations in critical dual language & bilingual education, and dual language & bilingual methods.
Fall DLL Classes | Spring DLL Classes |
DLL 520 DLL 521 | DLL 525 DLL 523 or SPE 522* |
Fieldwork Experiences in Dual Language & Bilingual Inclusive Schools
The Bilingual Fieldwork Coordinator will place DLL candidates in a Dual Language classroom for a minimum of 20-hours of observations with an experienced and effective educator who embodies humanizing pedagogies.
Upon Completion of all Bilingual Authorization Requirements
Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 |
Candidates complete and submit this form to the Bilingual Authorization Coordinator. Candidates will log in using their CSUDH username - like this username@csudh.edu. | BILA coordinator writes & issues an official letter to candidates indicating completion of all BilingualAuthorization requirements. Coordinator sends the letter via Toromail. | Candidates apply for the add-on Bilingual Authorization through COE Credential Unit, and will upload the official BILA letter. | After candidates submit their request to the COE Credential Unit, candidates will be recommended to the CTC for the added-on Bilingual Authorization. After being recommended, candidates will receive an email with information on completing the process online with CTC. |