Program Overview
The Bilingual-Bicultural Education at The State University of New Jersey is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Education, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Bilingual-Bicultural Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: USD 998 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 566 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bilingual-Bicultural Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Bilingual-Bicultural Education
- Language and Culture
- Principles of Second/Foreign Language Acquisition
- Foundations of Language I
- Academic English in Content Areas
- ESL Secondary School Methods
- Introduction to ESL/Elementary School Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All applicants who are not currently in a graduate/non-degree program and don\'t have an active RU ID # will need to complete a Graduate Study application. Applications can be completed online or obtained from the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 56 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (848-932-7711).
Applications for current students are available from the Office of Student and Academic Services in Room 110 of the GSE building.
Along with the application, the applicant must submit the following credentials:
- A photocopy of a New Jersey Standard Instructional Certificate or CEAS.
- Official academic transcripts of all undergraduate studies. Applicants must hold a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants are not usually admitted with a GPA of less than 3.00 in their most recent degree.
- A letter of recommendation.
- A personal statement that that briefly describes an experience with English language learners and bilingual students and explains why the applicant wishes to enroll in our non-degree Bilingual/Bicultural Certification Program.
- Provide passing scores on the Oral Proficiency Interview and a Written Proficiency Test in English and in the target language administered by ACTFL.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 998 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 566 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 998 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 566 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The State University of New Jersey directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The State University of New Jersey
The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, United States
The State University of New Jersey, commonly known as Rutgers University, is a public research university headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1766, it is one of...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-04
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