The Department of Dual Language and English Learner Education (DLE, formerly Policy Studies) produces highly qualified biliteracy teachers through its single and multiple subject credential programs. Its M.A. program is open to all teachers and educators in both school and community settings.

Our focus is on transformative educational leadership grounded in democratic schooling and social justice for ethnically and linguistically diverse school communities.

We work in active collaboration with schools, families, and community.  DLE also presents course offerings in American Sign Language (ASL).

More information

Department Chair: Margarita Machado Casas
Department Coordinator: Esmeralda Cortes

• Education and Business Administration Building, Room 248 (EBA-248)
• 619-594-5155
• [email protected]

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Bilingual teacher credentials

• Single subject (secondary grades 6-12)
• Multiple subject (elementary K–6 education)

Masters degree program

• Curriculum Development, Critical Literacy & Social Justice

Online professional certificates

• English Language Development for Academic Literacy Certificate
• Dual Language Certificate

These DLE programs and initiatives need your support: