Overview

The non-degree Education: ESL and Bilingual/Bicultural program of Rutgers University consists of seven courses (21 credits) and does not, by itself, lead to an academic degree. Candidates will be recommended for the ESL and bilingual/bicultural endorsements upon completion of the 21-credit program and then will have the option of continuing in the Ed.M. program.

Careers

With increasing diversity in New Jersey schools and a growing need for ESL and bilingual-bicultural educators, certified teachers who enroll in and complete the ESL and Bilingual-Bicultural Endorsement Program distinguish themselves from their peers and are better situated for priority employment, career advancement, and increases in compensation. Beyond acting as practitioners, graduates may find themselves in educational advocacy, advisory, consulting, and development roles, both within and outside of traditional school settings. Completion of the program can also serve as a pathway to a Master’s Degree in Language Education with Endorsement in ESL and Bilingual/Bicultural Education. Students admitted to the non-degree program who wish to also pursue their Master’s Degree with the Bilingual/Bicultural Endorsement are strongly encouraged to apply to the degree program as early as possible because taking the non-degree courses does not guarantee acceptance to the Master’s program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bilingual-Bicultural Education

Language and Culture

Second/Foreign Language Acquisition

Language

Academic English in Content Areas

ESL Secondary School Methods

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

18 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

New Brunswick, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A photocopy of a New Jersey Standard Instructional Certificate or CEAS.

Official academic transcripts of all undergraduate studies. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s 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 briefly describes an experience with English language learners and bilingual students and explains why the applicant wishes to enroll in our non-degree ESL and 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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

35304 USD / year

≈ 35304 USD / year
Out-of-State

35304 USD / year

≈ 35304 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22320 USD / year

≈ 22320 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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