Advanced Certificate at the Bilingual Extension Institute (Online Program)
Over the last two decades, more than 600 bilingual speech-language pathologists have successfully completed the Teachers College Bilingual Extension Institute, directed by Professor Catherine Crowley. Taught by an eight-person faculty and seven master clinicians, the Institute’s Advanced Certificate in Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology is designed to provide students with the knowledge and clinical skills needed to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services for children and adolescents.
The Online Institute allows students to take advantage of a flexible, asynchronous format, with opportunities for live access to master teachers and practitioners.
The online Advanced Certificate in Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology is registered with the New York State Education Department leading to the Bilingual Extension certificate in New York State for students who hold a valid base certificate in New York. Teachers College has made a reasonable effort to determine if the program meets the educational requirements for certification/licensure in other states, however, we have not made an official determination for other states at this time. Please note that many states do not have an equivalent certification to the New York extension certificate. If you plan to work in any other state and are considering enrolling in the online Bilingual Extension Institute, please review the additional material provided on that state’s department of education website. Contact information for each state licensing agency is listed here.
You may contact the Program Director, Catherine Crowley, at crowley@tc.columbia.edu for more information about certification requirements. She would be pleased to assist you in understanding the requirements for your state.
Teachers College makes every effort to provide current and accurate licensure/certification information. However, licensure/certification regulations change frequently, so it is highly recommended that you contact the licensing agency for the state in which you plan to work for the most up-to-date information.
Admission Information
Displaying requirements for the Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and Fall 2025 terms.
Advanced Certificate
- Points/Credits: 6
- Entry Terms: Summer
- Enrollment Formats: Full-Time Online
Certification
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- Bilingual SLP Extension
Application Deadlines
| Entry Term Available | Priority Deadlines | Final Deadlines | Extended Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Summer | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | N/A |
| Fall | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Select programs remain open beyond our standard application deadlines, such as those with an extended deadline or those that are rolling (open until June or July). If your program is rolling or has an extended deadline indicated above, applications are reviewed as they are received and on a space-available basis. We recommend you complete your application as soon as possible as these programs can close earlier if full capacity has been met.
Application Requirements
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume | |
| Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed | |
| Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable) | |
| $75 Application Fee | |
| Supplemental application required (included in online application) | |
| Applicants should have TSSLD or TSHH Certification or be in the process of acquiring these certifications as the Bilingual Extension attaches to either the TSSLD or the TSHH |
For admission-related inquiries, please contact BBSadmission@tc.columbia.edu.
Additional Information
- The Bilingual Extension Institute (BEI) Advanced Certificate program is open to all speech language pathologists whether they are bilingual or looking to acquire advanced skills needed to work with bilingual populations.
Tuition Information
For 2021, the total tuition for the Bilingual Extension Institute is $6,650 (plus non-refundable deposit of $300.00), plus a course fee of $30 per semester.
Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2024-2025)
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