Graduate Certificate in Family and Community Engagement in Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Education 12 credits
This four-course certificate will strengthen teachers' knowledge of applied linguistics, second language acquisition, and culturally responsive teaching in relation to their understanding of the role of families and communities in schooling. A critical lens is used to examine existing barriers and impediments to effective parent, family, and community engagement in schools. Teachers in the program apply an ecological model in which families and communities are centrally involved in the various aspects of school life. For Brockton Public School District teachers.
- Program prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
For the university's transfer credit policy for this and other programs, see the Transfer of Credits page.
Program of Study
Required Courses
| EECLD 6001 | Culturally Responsive Pedagogies: Equity & Agency | 3 |
| EECLD 6002 | On Languages: What Educators Need to Know about Linguistics | 3 |
| EECLD 6003 | Family and Community Engagement | 3 |
| EECLD 6004 | Language Acquisition, Oral Development & Bilingualism | 3 |