Expand Your Impact. Teach in Two Languages.

Dominican University is proud to offer a hybrid program designed to help certified educators earn their Bilingual Education Extension through a focused, fast-track series of graduate-level courses.

This non-matriculated program is ideal for certified teachers looking to expand their credentials to include bilingual education. Participants will complete the coursework required by the New York State Education Department to be eligible to sit for the NYS Content Specialty Test (BEA) for the bilingual extension.

Program Overview

  • Program Format: Hybrid (online with some live sessions)
  • Credits: 12 graduate-level credits across 4 courses
  • Course Schedule: Two 8-week sessions
  • Start Date: September 6, 2025
  • End Date: January 10, 2025
  • Tuition Discount: No registration or application fees. 50% discount scholarship

Course Schedule

Fall 2025

Session I: September 6, 2025 – November 2, 2025

ED 700: Discovering Worlds: Culture, Theories and Trends in Bi/Multilingual Education
Instructor: Dr. Olaya Landa-Vialard | 3 credits

ED 701: Language in Context: Psychosocial Linguistics
Instructor: Dr. Mike Kelly | 3 credits

Winter 2026

Session II: November 10 – January 4 2026

ED 702: Bridging Cultures: Methods for Effective Teaching in Bilingual and Multilingual Classrooms
Instructor: Dr. Olaya Landa-Vialard | 3 credits

ED 703: Bi/Multicultural Literacy: Methods and Strategies for Developing Reading and Language Arts
Instructor: Dr. Olaya Landa-Vialard | 3 credits

Eligibility

This program is designed for individuals who:

  • Hold or are in the process of earning NYS teacher certification
  • Want to add a bilingual extension to their teaching certification
  • Are prepared to take the NYS Bilingual Education Assessment (BEA) after completion.

Registration & Application Fees Waived

50% discount scholarship – $550 / credit

How to Apply

Spots are limited. Early registration is encouraged to ensure placement and eligibility for the tuition discount.

Interested students should contact Dr. Mike Kelly directly for advisement and registration procedures.

Dr. Mike Kelly

Email: mike.kelly@duny.edu
Phone: +1 845-848-4090