Lasell University offers a state-approved Bilingual Education Endorsement designed to equip teachers with the skills to support multilingual learners. This 13-credit hybrid program combines online convenience with on-campus engagement, focusing on practical strategies for bilingual and dual-language classrooms. The curriculum covers bilingualism, language acquisition, linguistics, assessment, and teaching strategies, preparing graduates to meet the growing demand for qualified bilingual educators in Massachusetts and beyond. The program emphasizes experiential learning and aims to empower students by bridging linguistic and cultural gaps.
This 13-credit program includes four core courses delivered in a hybrid format.
A Bilingual Education Endorsement is a valuable credential for educators seeking to teach in bilingual and dual-language programs, work in K-12 schools, or support English learners. Massachusetts has a high demand for bilingual educators, and this endorsement helps meet state requirements.
State-Approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
It is a 13-credit, state-approved certificate program designed to train educators to support multilingual learners in bilingual and dual-language classrooms. The program is offered in a hybrid format, combining online learning with on-campus engagement.
Graduates can work as teachers in bilingual or dual-language programs, or in roles supporting English learners in K-12 schools. There is a high demand for bilingual educators in Massachusetts, and this endorsement helps meet state requirements.
Upon program completion, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English. This can be done via a language test, an intermediate-level foreign language course, or a high school transcript showing intermediate foreign language completion.
Applicants need to complete an online application form and submit a personal statement explaining their interest in bilingual education. Further details can be found on the university's application portal.