Subsidized Bilingual Extension Program
Welcome to the Subsidized Bilingual Extension Program home page. Use this page as a guide to the program from acceptance to graduation.
The Subsidized Bilingual Extension Program (SBEP) is offered in partnership with with New York City Department of Education and offers currently certified content and classroom teachers the opportunity to gain a bilingual extension for your current New York State certification. You will teach bilingual classes at your school while completing coursework at Hunter College. Tuition costs are fully subsidized by the NYCDOE. Upon successful completion of the three-semester program, you are eligible for a New York State bilingual extension certification. Currently, Hunter College offers this program in Spanish, Chinese and French.
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If you have general questions or need to follow up on a submitted form email soeoasa@hunter.cuny.edu.
Course Sequence
Meet with your program advisors to determine your particular course of study before registering for classes. Course sequence is subject to change. To view course descriptions, progress standards and exit requirements visit the catalog.
Semester 1
- BILED 701 Foundations of Bilingual Education (3 credits)
- BILED 771 Psychology of Language Learning and Teaching (2 credits)
Semester 2
- BILED 779 Multicultural Education (2 credits)
Chose one of the following based on your concentration:
- BILED 711 Bilingual Literacy – Spanish (2 credits)
- BILED 712 Bilingual Literacy – French (2 credits)
- BILED 713 Bilingual Literacy – Chinese (2 credits)
Semester 3
Chose one of the following based on your concentration:
- BILED 778, Instruction Through the Native Language – Spanish (3 credits)
- BILED 768, Instruction Through the Native Language – French (3 credits)
- BILED 769, Instruction Through the Native Language – Chinese (3 credits)
Total credits: 12