Department of Dual Language and English Learner Education (DLE)
The Department of Dual Language and English Learner Education (DLE) prepares bilingual and cross-cultural teachers, administrators, and other educators who are reflective and transformational practitioners in addressing the needs of ethnically and linguistically diverse learners through collaboration with schools, families and community.
Our Programs
Announcements
Fall 2026 Admissions
SDSU is now accepting applications for fall 2026. Deadlines differ by program. Please see individual academic program information for details.
11th Annual Voice Your Language Forum
A free public forum on multilingual education in California
- Theme: Reclaiming Indigeneity
- Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Location: San Diego State University
- Keynote Speakers: Eric Michale Hernandez and Javier Diego Jacinto
Screening of award-winning short filme: Courage (Indy Shorts International Film Fesival, 2025 Winner)
Contact Us
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
DLE Highlights
1st Program of Its Kind
We are the first statewide online/hybrid bilingual credential program.
Largest Program in CA
We have the largest graduating class of Bilingual teacher educators in the state of CA.
Model Bilingual Program
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) identified DLE as the Model Bilingual Program for updating CA Bilingual Teacher Education Standards.
1st Cohort of DL Partners
We graduated the first cohort of Dual Language Partners in the State, consisting of non-bilingual educators who understand bilingual education.
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