Advanced Certificate at the Bilingual Extension Institute (In-person)
Over the last three decades, more than 1000 bilingual and monolingual speech-language pathologists have successfully completed the Teachers College Bilingual Extension Institute, directed by Professor Catherine Crowley. Taught by an eight-person faculty and with its master clinicians and mentors, 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 instructors and practitioners.
Admission Information
Displaying requirements for the Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027 terms.
Program is not accepting applications for the 2027 cycle.
Advanced Certificate
- Points/Credits: 6
- Entry Terms: Summer, Fall
- Enrollment Formats: Full-Time Campus-Based, Part-Time Campus-Based
Certification
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- Bilingual SLP Extension
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 | |
| Applicants pursuing the Bilingual Extension Certification 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 2026-2027)
View catalog information for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 terms.