A Program That Works for You
The graduate certificate in World Language Education from Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development is open to aspiring and in-service educators of any modern language. This flexible, part-time program will enable you to deepen your knowledge of second language acquisition, teaching world languages, and curriculum and assessment.
For students interested in pursuing a master’s degree in the future, the graduate certificate can be applied toward BU Wheelock’s EdM in World Language Education (also a fully online course) or the MAT in World Language Education.
Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development is a top-ranked college that focuses on cross-disciplinary research, experiential learning, and community engagement. We seek to empower our students, faculty, and staff to reshape the systems that impact learning and human development, more firmly centering them in justice, diversity, and belonging.
Requirements
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View Wheelock’s program page for full details about the program and its academic structure.
Application Details
Students are expected to hold a minimum of Advanced level proficiency in the language they are aspiring to teach prior to being admitted into this program.
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Career Paths
Hone skills and abilities to teach language courses through the EdM in World Language Education
- K-12 Teachers
- Instructors for Adult Learners
- Teachers at Private Schools or International School settings
- World language Curriculum Specialist
- Program leader
Student field placements in the 2022–2023 academic year
Among U.S. graduate schools of education (U.S. News & World Report)
Awarded in external research funds in 2022