Dual Language Immersion Administration Certificate
Contact Us
For more information about our programs, please contact:
Dr. Marjorie Ringler
Department Chair
210 Ragsdale
252-328-4825
ringlerm@ecu.edu
The Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Administration Certificate provides teacher leaders, school leaders, and district administrators with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement successful DLI programs in schools. The overall objective of the program is to provide DLI professional development for individuals that are considering implementing a DLI program, currently leading a DLI program, and/or may be planning to assess DLI programs in schools and districts. Specifically candidates who successfully complete the certificate will have a broad-based knowledge of how to implement programs that develop multilingual students.
Candidates for the DLI Administration Certificate should have a master’s degree and demonstrate three years of successful school leadership experience. Candidates with licensure in administration or supervision licensure are preferred. The certificate is a standalone program; however, students admitted to the Educational Specialist in Educational Administration (EDS) program may complete the courses as a concentration.
Start of program: any semester
Length of program: 1 year / 12 credit hours
Delivery method: 100% online
Tuition: Approximately $3,500 NC Residents. Per semester approximately $870 ($290 per credit hour). Each course is 3 credit hours. For residents outside of North Carolina, tuition per credit is $600. Each 3 credit course is $1,800. The cost for the 4 courses in the certificate will be approximately $7,200. Non-residents, please contact DLIAdmin@ecu.edu for a link for the program application.
Professors: Practicing principals and district leaders that lead effective DLI program
Courses:
- LEED 7401, Introduction to Leading Dual Immersion (DLI) Programs: Leadership theories and research in bilingualism, second language acquisition, and DLI programs in K-12 settings.
- LEED 7402, Leading Content Area and Language Instruction in DLI Programs: Leadership of curriculum, instruction, and assessments for high academic achievement, multilingualism, biliteracy, and multiculturalism.
- LEED 7403, Leading Cross-Cultural Competence in DLI Programs: Implement cross-cultural learning environments, establish dynamic home/school collaborations, and advocate for DLI programs.
- LEED 7404, Educational Supervision of DLI Programs: Effective recruitment, placement, induction, mentoring, evaluation, development and empowerment of teachers and staff of DLI programs.
Apply at: ECU Graduate School Website
email: dliadmin@ecu.edu