Dual Language for Academic Literacy Advanced Certificate

Important Dates for Spring and Fall 2025

Spring Admissions

Steps 1-4: Admission to SDSU

Steps 1-4 must be completed through the SDSU Graduate Admissions Office.
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Step 5: Submit the Program application

Your program application has been created in a system called Interfolio. For help, refer to this Interfolio Tutorial (PDF).

Gather Required Items

Gather the items below and have them ready to upload to the Interfolio program application:

• Teaching Credential: You will be required to enter the Credential Document Number from your teaching credential. If you are in the process of finishing a credential program, you can enter the date when you will be finished. You must hold a Bilingual credential or World Languages: Spanish credential for this certificate.
• Writing Sample: You have two options.  (1) Upload an academic writing sample or (2) Write a 500-800 word (double-spaced with 12 point font) statement of purpose that addresses the following:
  • Your background or experiences working in diverse school and community settings
  • How the certificate program can contribute to your further learning and development
  • Your goals as a graduate student and educational professional
• Letter of Recommendation: Contact one individual whom you have interacted with professionally and would be able to write a letter of recommendation for you. Recommenders will submit their letters directly into the Online Program application.

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