Bilingual Pupil Personnel Intensive

To be admitted to the bilingual extension sequence, a professional must present:

1. a graduate degree in school counseling, school psychology, or social work;

2. a valid New York State license or certificate in one of these discipline areas;

3. proof of employment in the respective disciplines while studying for the extension and providing bilingual services; and

4. scores obtained on the New York State Department of Education Bilingual Extension Assessment; and,

5. interest in a bilingual extension in one of these disciplines.

All candidates will be interviewed by sequence advisors. At the time of the interview candidates must submit the following documentation:

• a copy of a graduate transcript from the institution that granted the degree in the candidate’s discipline;

• a copy of a valid New York State license or certificate in the candidate’s discipline; and

• a letter from the candidate’s employer stating that he/she is currently employed as a bilingual clinician and that his/her job responsibilities include providing educational, psychological, and mental health services to bilingual students and families in the candidate’s specific language competencies.

• a copy of the New York State Bilingual Education

Assessment examination scores

Candidates must demonstrate bilingual proficiency by passing the language proficiency exam required by the New York State Education Department prior to starting the bilingual extension sequence of courses.

They must maintain a B average (3.0 grade-point average) and demonstrate professional dispositions and attitudes. Candidates who achieve a course grade of less than a B– or who fail to demonstrate professional dispositions or behaviors must meet with the program advisors. Candidates’ performance will be reviewed by the program advisors every semester.

All candidates must meet appropriate academic and scholarship standards to remain in the program and to complete the program. They must also demonstrate appropriate personal, professional, and ethical conduct as established by the program and their prospective professions (e.g., ethical and professional standards in school counseling, school psychology, and social work). Candidates are expected to abide by the CUNY Policy on Academic Integrity. All candidates are subject to review, and sanctions, up to and including dismissal, as a result of academic and/or professional deficiencies.

Candidate leaves or a break in the continuity of study require a review by the faculty before candidates return to the program and study is resumed. Such reviews could result in requiring candidates to retake courses or other requirements to ensure competencies are maintained.