{"id":67977,"date":"2023-06-09T13:39:36","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T17:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=67977"},"modified":"2026-08-20T14:50:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T18:50:54","slug":"world-language-education-graduate-certificate","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/world-language-education\/world-language-education-graduate-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"World Language Education Graduate Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Bring World Languages to Life for All Learners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the graduate certificate in World Language Education, you&#8217;ll strengthen your expertise as a language educator and expand your impact in diverse educational settings. You&#8217;ll develop advanced skills in curriculum design, instructional strategies grounded in second-language acquisition research, and assessment practices that support meaningful language learning and student growth. Designed with working educators in mind, the certificate in teaching world languages is available online or in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Program Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The World Language Education certificate is open to educators of any modern language, as well as program leaders in the field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Online Flexibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Earn your certificate in teaching world language online or complete in person. This certificate program is offered part-time and can be started in fall, spring, and summer semesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Licensure Pathway <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For students interested in pursuing initial teaching licensure and\/or a master&#8217;s degree in the future, the graduate certificate may be &#8220;stacked&#8221; with the Master of Education (EdM) in World Language Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/world-language-education\/edm-in-world-language-education\/\">Learn About the EdM<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Career Outcomes in World Language Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The world language education certificate prepares you to develop into a skilled language educator ready to support diverse learners. After completing the program, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Plan standards-based courses, units, assessments, and lessons<\/li><li>Apply effective, research-based teaching and learning strategies<\/li><li>Draw on key theories of second language acquisition to inform practice<\/li><li>Use inclusive practices to support the success of all learners<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Join Alumni in a Rewarding Career in World Language Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates of our certificate in teaching world languages go on to make meaningful contributions in a wide range of roles and school environments. BU Wheelock alumni work in positions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>PreK\u201312 teachers<\/li><li>Instructors for adult learners<\/li><li>Teachers at private or international schools<\/li><li>Curriculum specialists<\/li><li>Program leaders<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group person-spotlight\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-tertiary-color has-text-color\">Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The faculty in BU Wheelock\u2019s certificate in world language education bring deep classroom experience and specialized expertise in curriculum and assessment design, world language pedagogy, and the professional growth of language educators.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<ul class=\"profile-listing profile-format-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-27315 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-language-literacy-education research-interest-secondary-education research-interest-world-language-education sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education program-curriculum-teaching program-world-language-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/catherine-ritz\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"140\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2017\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-04-at-5.21.31-PM-Catherine-Ritz-279x300.png\" alt=\"Catherine Ritz is a faculty member in the World Language Education and Curriculum and Teaching programs\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Catherine Ritz<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Associate Chair, Teaching &#038; Learning<br \/>\r\nProgram Director, Curriculum &#038; Teaching and World Language Education<br \/>\r\nClinical Associate Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">World Language Education Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Courses for the certificate in World Language Education examine second language acquisition theory, world language curriculum designing world language curriculum, methods of instruction, and inclusive education practices. You&#8217;ll take courses such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Second Language Acquisition<\/li><li>Teaching Methods in World Language Acquisition<\/li><li>Curriculum &amp; Assessment in World Language Education<\/li><li>Inclusive Principles and Practices in World Language Education <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Related Programs <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"wp-block-bu-collapsible js-wp-block-bu-collapsible is-open icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain\"\n\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\tid=\"bu-collapsible-id-world-language-education\"\n\t\tdata-default-open=\"false\"\n\t>\n\t\t<h3 class=\"bu-collapsible-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-world-language-education-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWorld Language Education \t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-world-language-education-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h4>EdM in World Language Education <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are an aspiring educator or an advancing world language educator or leader, the EdM in World Language Education is open to educators of any modern language, and offers the option to pursue initial teaching licensure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/world-language-education\/edm-in-world-language-education\/\">Learn About the EdM<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"wp-block-bu-collapsible js-wp-block-bu-collapsible is-open icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain\"\n\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\tid=\"bu-collapsible-id-curriculum-teaching\"\n\t\tdata-default-open=\"false\"\n\t>\n\t\t<h3 class=\"bu-collapsible-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-curriculum-teaching-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCurriculum &amp; Teaching\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-curriculum-teaching-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h4>Curriculum &amp; Teaching CAGS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Expand your impact as an educator with a certificate of advanced graduate study (CAGS) in curriculum and instruction. This post-master\u2019s credential delivers training in planning, teaching methods, and outcome evaluation, and is open to educators working in world language education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/curriculum-teaching\/curriculum-teaching-cags\/\">Learn About the CAGS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"wp-block-bu-collapsible js-wp-block-bu-collapsible is-open icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain\"\n\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\tid=\"bu-collapsible-id-tesol-teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages\"\n\t\tdata-default-open=\"false\"\n\t>\n\t\t<h3 class=\"bu-collapsible-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-tesol-teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tTESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) \t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-tesol-teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program trains professionals to teach children, youth, and adults who are learning English. Choose from one of two master&#8217;s programs or a graduate certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-tesol\/edm-in-tesol-applied-linguistics\/\">EdM in TESOL &amp; Applied Linguistics<\/a> (non-licensure)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-tesol\/edm-in-tesol-multilingual-learner-education\/\">EdM in TESOL Multilingual Learner Education<\/a> (licensure)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-tesol\/teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-tesol-certificate\/\">TESOL Graduate Certificate<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-dark-color has-text-color\">Admissions &amp; Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Fall &amp; Spring 2027<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Aug 3, 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Opens<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Spring 2027 Start<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Dec 15, 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Closes <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Fall 2027 Start<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Jan 15, 2027<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Priority Deadline<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Fall 2027 Start<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Aug 1, 2027<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Closes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with BU Wheelock to learn more about earning your graduate certificate in World Language Education. 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