Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Bilingual/Bicultural Education Certification Program is a 12-credit concentration covering the essential topics of applied linguistics, language acquisition, biliteracy development, pedagogical theory, and teaching methods in content areas in bilingual/bicultural settings. This 12-credit concentration may be applied toward a 36-credit Master of Arts in Education for Certified Teachers (M.A.C.T.) degree.

Bilingual certification is a second (2nd) endorsement on an existing certificate.

Degree Plan

Bilingual/Bicultural Education Courses (12 credits)

  • EDUC6599 Second Language Acquisition: Methodology and Curriculum
  • EDUC6551 Language Acquisition in Bilingual/Bicultural Contexts
  • EDUC6574 Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers
  • EDUC6654 Literacy Development for Second Language Learners

The New Jersey Department of Education requires a demonstration of oral and written language proficiency in both English and the second language for bilingual certification. Students meet this requirement by taking the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and the Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) in both English and the second language through Language Testing International.

Additional Coursework for the M.A. Degree  (12 credits)

  • EDUC5501 Educational Technologies (1 credit) 
  • EDUC6702 Curriculum and Instruction: Theory and Practice 
  • EDUC6703 Supervision of Instruction and Personnel Evaluation 
  • EDUC6757 Leading Inclusive Schools 
  • EDUC6758 Data-Informed Leadership
  • EDUC6931 Diversity, Equity and Justice in Schools and Society 
  • EDUC7674 Master’s Seminar: Research in Specialization  
  • Approved Technology Elective (1 credit) 
  • Approved Elective (1 credit) 
  • Approved Elective (3 credits) 
Contact Information
For more information
sorasuh@fdu.edu