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Bilingual (Spanish) Educational Diagnostician

Hone your talents in a program that equips you with the specialized skills needed to assess Emergent Bilingual (EB) students in Texas—whether as part of your master's degree or as a stand-alone certificate.

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Degree
  • Graduate Certificate
Location
  • Huntsville
  • Online
Type of Instruction
  • Online
  • Face to Face
Length

9 Credit Hours

Evaluate Emergent Bilingual (EB) Students

Our program targets the significant gap that exists in the training of bilingual evaluation specialists working with Emergent Bilingual (EB) students in Texas and across the country.

We cover the administration of Spanish and English tests, the interpretation of results considering the students' linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and the ethical and appropriate recommendations that follow.

Who is this certificate for?

This certificate may be part of both the M.Ed. in Special Education and the Educational Diagnostician Certification programs. However, it is also a stand-alone certificate for professionals who already have both their Educational Diagnostician and Bilingual Teacher Certifications.

Where and How Is This Program Available?

The certificate includes two (2) assessment courses requiring participation in four Saturdays of face-to-face hybrid lectures at our main campus* throughout the semester and weekly synchronous online meetings, plus one (1) asynchronous online course. Three courses are required to complete the certificate; offered one per semester in the summer, fall, and spring.

Support for EB and Monolingual Stud

With Certification as a Bilingual (Spanish) Educational Diagnostician, gain the knowledge and credentials needed to effectively assess, diagnose, and evaluate results for students who are emergent bilingual (EB) or monolingual Spanish. Help set students up for success by evaluating and communicating their needs.

  • Enhance Your Career

    This program is available for bilingual candidates who already hold a state-issued Educational Diagnostician certification. If you don’t have an M.Ed., apply to the master's in Special Education with Educational Diagnostician Certification PLUS the Bilingual (Spanish) Educational Diagnostician Graduate Certificate. If you do have an M.Ed., apply to both certifications.

  • Help Students and Educators

    Candidates determine language dominance and proficiency, conduct assessments, interpret results, and make educational recommendations for learners in school settings. Interpreting evaluation results to parents and stakeholders, such as caregivers, case workers, and educators.

  • Funding Available

    This Graduate Certificate is eligible to receive Title IV funding — Direct Unsubsidized Loans and Graduate PLUS loans — by request. To be considered for aid, students need to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To access financial aid, students must be enrolled in 6 credit hours during the Fall and/or Spring semesters and 3 hours during the Summer semesters.

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Find Your Future Career

Become a Bilingual (Spanish) Educational Diagnostician as part of your Master of Education degree to better support students and build a fulfilling career in education.

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Expert Special Education Faculty

Our special education faculty are licensed practitioners and published scholars with deep field experience and expertise in evidence-based practices.

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