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
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Summer 2025 Office Hours
Our offices will be closed from May 27 to July 8, 2025, due to ventilation and air conditioning work scheduled to take place in Lamden Hall. Our staff will be working remotely during this time. The best way to reach us is via email at [email protected] or during a virtual office hour Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Fall 2026 Admissions
SDSU will begin accepting applications for fall 2026 on October 1, 2025. Deadlines differ by program. Please see individual academic program information for details.
