Education, Dual Language Development Option, M.A.E.

The Dual Language Development (DLD) program is a two-year, 30-unit program that fosters the development of critical educators who apply research-based knowledge in designing and implementing a culturally and linguistically affirming dual language/immersion curriculum for a variety of language learners (i.e., native English speakers, multilingual speakers, emergent bilinguals). Candidates develop strategies and approaches for building students’ literacy and language development in multiple languages. The DLD program continues to develop teacher leaders and advocates of linguistically diverse students, families, communities, and the field.

The program offers candidates opportunities to examine how language is used to construct race and how ideas of race influence language and language use. Candidates will engage in interdisciplinary coursework to explore how the relationship between race and language impacts domains like politics and education. To promote multilingualism and cultural affirmation in K-12 classrooms, candidates will critically reflect on issues that impact dual language classrooms and students to identify approaches that support students’ academic, social-emotional, and socio-political growth through instruction.

The course schedule is designed to accommodate working professionals. The DLD program also encourages graduates of CSULB’s Credential program who also received their Bilingual Authorization to apply; 9-units from their CSULB Credential program can be applied to the DLD program to graduate one semester early. Please visit the program website to learn more about the DLD program. Please note that this program does not lead to a teaching credential or a Bilingual Authorization.

Prerequisites

The following are required for admission to the program:

1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Minimum 3.00 overall grade point average in last degree (not credential or certificate) earned from an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants whose overall GPA is less than 3.00 but meet the University minimum GPA requirement and who present compelling evidence of academic and professional potential either through recent academic performance and/or experiential background, may be considered for admission at the discretion of the program admission committee.
3. A valid US teaching credential.
4. Proof of one of the following:
   1. A valid US teaching credential with a Bilingual Authorization or certification.
   2. Valid Language Development Specialist (LDS) Certificate, CLAD Certificate, teaching credential with an English Learner Authorization or CLAD Emphasis.
   3. Possession of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certificate in Early and Middle Childhood/English as a New Language or Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/English as a New Language
   4. Six (6) college semester units of a language other than English or verified equivalent.
   5. Passing scores on Tests II, IV, and V of the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET): World Languages. Scores used for certification purposes may be no older than ten years from the individual passed exam date.

International applicants have additional university application requirements, including meeting the English language proficiency requirement. Please visit The Center for International Education (CIE) website for more information.

Application

Applicants use Cal State Apply to submit university application materials and MyCED to submit program application materials before the deadline. Deadlines and details about the Program Materials (e.g., statement of purpose prompt, recommendation prompts) may be found in the Application Process section of the College of Education Student Success and Advising Center website. Please contact the College of Education Student Success and Advising Center if you have questions.

Submit official transcripts from the college or university from which you earned your bachelor’s degree. This set of transcripts will be used to determine grade point average eligibility. Failure to submit transcripts in a timely manner will result in a delayed review of the application.

After an initial review, select applicants are invited for an interview with program faculty.