Online Educating Multilingual Learners Graduate Certificate

Arizona State University’s graduate certificate in educating multilingual learners can propel your career advancement as an educator. In this program, you’ll gain skills to better advocate for multilingual learners in a variety of learning environments.

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Quick facts

Next start date:

Next start date: 05/16/2024


Total classes:

Total classes: 5

Weeks per class:

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours:

Total credit hours: 15

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Earn your graduate certificate in multilingual education

A graduate certificate in multilingual education prepares you to educate bilingual and multilingual learners in a variety of settings, including public and private schools, colleges, universities, organizations and businesses serving linguistically diverse populations. In this certificate program, you’ll learn skills for assessing language use and content area knowledge. You’ll also gain a strong foundation in supporting language acquisition for multilingual learners.

This educating multilingual learners graduate certificate is 15 credit hours and can be completed within a two-year period while concurrently pursuing an online graduate degree or as a stand-alone certificate. Students pursuing this certificate may already be working with diverse populations, such as refugees or immigrants in nonprofit organizations, or students of all ages in academic or professional settings. 

Does this multilingual certificate lead to teacher certification?

 

No. This educating multilingual learners certificate program doesn’t lead to teacher certification and isn’t designed to lead to a specific endorsement. Certification and endorsement varies by state. 

If you're already working in an educational environment, this certificate will give you a competitive advantage with the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective educator for multicultural students. Individuals looking to become TESOL certified may be interested in ASU Online’s Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

What is multilingual education?

 

Multilingual education lays a solid foundation for learning and promotes literacy in multiple languages. It facilitates learning in academic subjects, as well as knowledge in another language. Learning outcomes are improved as a result of improved communication and interaction between teacher or instructor and learner. 

A multilingual instructional environment raises the quality of education by emphasizing the comprehension of ideas and cultivating creativity. With a certificate in educating multilingual learners, you can be a part of an innovative approach to education and instruction.

Will my certificate say "online"?

No, Arizona State University’s certificates and diplomas don’t specify whether you earn them online or in person. All certificates, diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”

Multilingual education certificate courses

Earning a graduate certificate in multilingual education is a great way to stand out against the competition. Through your coursework, you’ll gain skills in language and literacy development, pedagogy, culture and context and advocacy for multilingual learners. Courses may include:


Core

Education for Social Transformation


Core

Language, Policy and Power: Past and Present


Core

Linguistics for Educators


Elective

Literacy/Biliteracy Development


Elective

Methods for Educating Multilingual Learners


Elective

Sociolinguistic Issues in Bilingual Education


What can I do with a certificate in multilingual education?

Jobs for graduates with this certificate in multilingual education can vary across industries, from education to corporate training and even policy-making. Throughout your studies in this certificate program, you’ll broaden your multilingual and cultural expertise for future advancement in a variety of fields. 


Potential career paths include, but aren’t limited to: 

Educational consultant

Education manager

Instructional coordinator

Instructor

Multilingual or bilingual education specialist

Non-certified teacher

Professional development manager

Program administrator

Student services advisor

Learn from professionals in language education

The faculty of Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College draws from a range of academic disciplines – including  applied linguistics, education policy, and curriculum and instruction – to gain insight into important questions about the process of learning, the practice of teaching and the effects of education policy. The faculty is committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. Our teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.

Learn from professionals in language education

The faculty of Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College draws from a range of academic disciplines – including  applied linguistics, education policy, and curriculum and instruction – to gain insight into important questions about the process of learning, the practice of teaching and the effects of education policy. The faculty is committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. Our teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.

How to apply

Applicants interested in the educating multilingual learners graduate certificate must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.

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Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College brings people and ideas together to increase the capabilities of individual educators and the performance of education systems. According to U.S. News & World Report, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College is the only U.S. college of education to rank in the top 15 in both on-campus and online graduate education degrees.

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Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

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