Mercy College

Course Details

Bilingual Extension, Advanced Certificate

Course Description

Students who speak a language other than English will never forget the teacher that taught them how to communicate in English. That teacher could be you. If you have a great faculty for language, and want to leave an indelible mark on students, a career in Bilingual Education might be right for you. If you have initial teaching certification, and a Master's Degree, the Bilingual Extension program offered at Mercy College prepares you earn a bilingual teacher certificate. The program may lead to professional certification depending on your credentials. Students must complete appropriate field experiences at the appropriate grade level of the certificate and must also achieve a passing score on the Bilingual Evaluation Assessment exam to be eligible for certification.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
1year

Career outcomes

Students completing this degree find job opportunities in the field of Bilingual Education as teachers, curriculum developers and/or teacher trainers. For additional career information, contact:




Bilingual Extension, Advanced Certificate Mercy College