PRE-SERVICE TEACHER BILINGUAL AUTHORIZATION IN SPANISH, CERTIFICATE

Preliminary Credential Bilingual Authorization Applicants (Spanish)

Bilingual Authorization applicants must demonstrate language competencies in Spanish by one of the following methods:

1. Completion of SPA 280 Grammar for Spanish Composition and SPA 341 Advanced Conversation, with grade expectations adhering to the departmental policy (e.g., Liberal Studies, Teacher Education, Special Education).
2. Passing score on CSET: Subtest III. (See CSET Website: http://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com);

Bilingual applicants must demonstrate methods competencies through two courses: TED 439 and TED 440 (add course titles)

1. Multiple Subject candidates will enroll in the bilingual sections of TED 403 Elementary Reading/Language Arts I: K-3, TED 410 Elementary Mathematics Methods, TED 416 Elementary Science Methods, and TED 412 Teaching History-Social Studies and Content Area Literacy in the Elementary Classroom, when available.

Bilingual Authorization applicants must demonstrate bilingual/dual language practicum competencies for at least 20 hours in a clinical practice setting (i.e., TED 433/453 or during your university internship).

Bilingual Authorization Alternate Pathways

1. Masters in Education, Option: Dual Language Learning (31 units)
2. Certificate – Dual Language Learning (12 units)

Note: Bilingual Authorization applicants must demonstrate bilingual/dual language practicum competencies for at least 20 hours in a clinical practice setting

Classified Standing

Successful admission to the university with the following conditions:

• Candidates who satisfy all the requirements for university and program admission will be admitted with Classified Standing.
• Candidates accepted with Conditional Standing will have one semester to meet the conditions for Classified Standing

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