Graduate Certificate in Bilingual (Spanish) Educational Diagnostician

The Bilingual Educational Diagnostician Certificate Program prepares educational diagnosticians who have Spanish and English language proficiency to evaluate English Learners (ELs) and students who are monolingual. Candidates determine language dominance and proficiency, conduct assessments, interpret results, and make educational recommendations for learners in school settings. This certificate is available for candidates who are enrolled in a Bilingual Educational Diagnostician Cohort or candidates who already hold a state-issued Educational Diagnostician certification. 

Applicants seeking admission to the graduate certificate program in the Bilingual Educational Diagnostician Program must submit the following directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions:

1. Graduate Application
2. Application fee
3. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, both undergraduate and graduate
4. Two Recommendations
5. Writing Sample
6. Copy of applicant's Teaching Certification (including Bilingual Education-Spanish)
7. Official GRE scores, if GPA in last 60 hours is below a 2.75

Note: This SHSU bilingual certificate is issued in conjunction with the state-issued Educational Diagnostician certification and must meet all state requirements.