Bilingual Education
Empire State University's Certificate of Advanced Study (post-master's) and Graduate Certificate (post-bachelor's) are fully online, 15-credit program for certified teachers who want to support multilingual learners in diverse classrooms.
You’ll study second language acquisition, bilingual literacy, grammar instruction, and multicultural education while gaining practical skills that meet New York State’s bilingual education extension requirements. The program includes integrated fieldwork so you can apply what you learn right away. This flexible certificate helps you grow your impact and lead with equity, inclusion, and cultural awareness.
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Program Overview
Certificate of Advanced Study or Graduate Certificate in Bilingual Education
Next term starts
Fall 2025
Ready to Apply?
The deadline for the Fall 2025 term is August 1. How to Apply
Equip Yourself to Teach Across Languages
What you’ll learn in this flexible, online certificate program
- Support bilingual and multilingual learners
- Apply best practices in second language acquisition
- Promote cultural and linguistic diversity
- Teach in both English and students' native languages
Make a Meaningful Impact in Multilingual Classrooms
Your certification opens doors to roles where you’ll guide English language learners toward academic success. Career paths include:
- Bilingual Education Teacher
- ESL/ELL Support Specialist
- Dual Language Program Educator
- Literacy Interventionist
- Instructional Coach for Multilingual Learners
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Advance Your Career with a Bilingual Education Certificate
We’re here to support you every step of the way. From expert faculty to real-world fieldwork, our online bilingual education program will help you build the knowledge and experience to thrive in today’s classrooms. You'll develop the skills to support every learner, foster inclusion, and grow professionally (all on a schedule that fits your life).
Apply for the Graduate Certificate in Bilingual Education
Double check you have all of your admissions requirements, and send in your application to be ready for our next start date!
Next start term
Fall 2025
Deadline to apply
August 1
Start Your Degree
as soon as September 2, 2025.
Meet Our Professors
Our faculty have spent decades honing their craft and are all about supporting you in any way they can. They will do more than help you earn an online accounting degree. They’ll teach you to challenge yourself and find new ways to solve problems.
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