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May 29, 2025
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Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2023-2024
Bilingual Authorization
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Introduction
The Bilingual Authorization program offers candidates the opportunity to add a Bilingual Authorization in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin to their existing Preliminary or Clear California Multiple Subjects, Single Subject, or Education Specialist Mild/Moderate credential. Candidates obtain the Bilingual Authorization upon completing the required three 3-semester-hour courses listed below. Candidates must also pass the CSET Subtest III or approved equivalency as outlined by the CTC. Program Outcomes
As a result of this program, candidates will: - Master the theoretical, pedagogical, political, and legal foundations of bilingual education
- Provide standards-based instruction in their language of concentration in an elementary or secondary bilingual classroom setting
- Assess student learning in their language of concentration
- Apply current second language acquisition and learning theory and research to projects related to bilingual education or biliteracy development in individuals and/or schools
- Address issues related to bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural identity development in the culture of concentration
- Learn about and engage in the community of their language concentration
Program Admissions Requirements
In order to add the Bilingual Authorization to an existing credential, candidates must: - Demonstrate language proficiency in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin prior to starting their Bilingual Authorization program.
- Interview with the Academic Program Director of Bilingual Education
- Complete appropriate forms as provided by program and advisor
- Online Graduate Application
- Bachelor’s Degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution
- Official Transcript from all Colleges/Universities Attended, including all Community/Junior Colleges
- Applicants who completed an undergraduate/graduate degree outside of the United States of America:
- Official Transcript Evaluation from an approved evaluation agency that details content of coursework completed, degree equivalency, and cumulative GPA
- Official Transcript still needs to be submitted along with Transcript Evaluation
- Cumulative Undergraduate GPA of 3.0, or 3.05 in the last 60 Undergraduate Units, a 3.0 in at least 9 Graduate Units, or Completion of a Request for Exception to GPA Requirement
- Applicants whose citizenship is from a county where English is not the primary language:
- TOEFL or IELTS or Duolingo English Test Minimum Scores (unless a High School Diploma or a Bachelor’s Degree was obtained in the United States)
Required Graduate Coursework
Bilingual Authorization in Spanish
Bilingual Authorization in Mandarin or Cantonese
Undergraduate Required Coursework
Bilingual Authorization in Spanish
Bilingual Authorization in Mandarin or Cantonese
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