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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 Preliminary California Multiple Subjects, Single Subject, 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 research 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 the Bilingual Education program.
• Complete appropriate forms as provided by the program and advisor.

Program Requirements