Bilingual Education Extension: Pupil Personnel Services - Advanced Certificate

Program

The School of Education offers a post-baccalaureate, advanced certificate program that lead to Bilingual Education Extension for those with NYS certification in Pupil Personnel Services (Academic Plan: BEPPS-AC). This program trains teachers to become effective bilingual practitioners with high levels of competence using two languages of instruction. The programs are offered in three language sets: Spanish/English, French/English and Chinese/English. Candidates must be employed and working in their area of certification in a bilingual setting at the time of application and during practicum semester.

Admission Requirements

1. A master’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.5
2. Permanent or professional certification in:
   • School Administrator
   • School Building Leader
   • School Counselor
   • School Social Worker
   • School Psychologist

-or-

1.  A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0 and provisional certification in one of the certification areas listed above.
2.  An on-site writing sample in English and in Spanish, French or Chinese and an interview conducted in English and Spanish, French or Chinese.
3.  A recommendation from a supervisor.
4.  Submission of scores on the Graduate Record Examination, except applicants who are certified teacher or school administrators and hold a graduate degree.”

Progress Standards

1. Minimum GPA for Retention - Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain at Hunter College. Students whose grades fall below this standard are required to raise their GPAs to at least 3.0 within one semester.
2. No F in the first two semesters—students who receive a grade of F or WU in any course in the first two semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program.
3. Progress holds due to Incomplete Grades - Students with two or more INCs will not be allowed to register for any courses.
4. Key Course Performance Standards

   • Students must receive a grade of at least a B in key program courses. 

   • Students who receive a grade of F or WU in key program courses may not continue in the program. 

   • Key Program Courses are identified by the label (KC) in the course title.

Course of Study - 15 cr.

Academic Plan: BEPPS-AC

• BILED 70100 - Foundations of Bilingual Education
• BILED 71700 - Language Assessment for English Language Learners
• BILED 77900 - Multicultural Education
• COCO 70700 - Multicultural Aspects of Counseling
• COUNS 71800 - Practicum in Counseling (KC)

Exit Requirements

1. An overall GPA of 3.0.
2. Maintain a valid and appropriate NYS certification.
3. Complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop.