Bilingual Authorization Emphasis

Candidates who satisfy language proficiency requirements (FSI Level 3) are eligible to pursue a Bilingual Authorization emphasis credential in Spanish. Language proficiency must be demonstrated in order to enroll in Bilingual Authorization courses. In addition to demonstrating language proficiency, candidates must successfully complete two additional courses to be taken prior to or concurrently with student teaching, part of which must be done in an approved Bilingual Authorization classroom.

For students not attending the Hilltop Campus, the Bilingual Authorization courses are available online. 

For more information, contact Dr. Sarah Capitelli.

Required Coursework

Study of the language and culture of Latino populations in the U.S. Focuses on Spanish language characteristics and Latino culture, both origin and contemporary: origins and characteristics, migration and immigration in U.S. and California, contributions, relationship between Latino culture and the dominant culture, relationships among different Latino groups. Instruction is conducted bilingually in English and Spanish.

  • Either this course or TEC 636 must be completed before advancing to Student Teaching II/III for Bilingual Authorization candidates. The remaining course may be taken concurrently with Student Teaching II/III.

  • Offered Fall semester only.

 

Study of methodology and materials in primary language instruction. Focuses on the teaching of Spanish as a subject and using it as a medium of instruction. Instruction is conducted solely or primarily in Spanish.

  • Either this course or TEC 635 must be completed before advancing to Student Teaching II/III for Bilingual Authorization candidates. The remaining course may be taken concurrently with Student Teaching II/III.

  • Offered Spring semester only.

Continuation of Student Teaching II for Bilingual Authorization candidates, which must be done in an approved Bilingual Authorization classroom.  Instruction must be delivered in the language of emphasis. Prerequisites include completion of or concurrent enrollment in the Bilingual Authorization courses, as well as demonstrating proficiency (FSI Level 3) in the language of emphasis. Includes a weekly on-campus seminar.

  • Students must be cleared/authorized by the Field Placement Director before registering for this course.

  • Offered only in Spring and Fall semester. 

Continuation of Student Teaching II for Bilingual Authorization candidates, which must be done in an approved Bilingual Authorization classroom.  Instruction must be delivered in the language of emphasis. Prerequisites include completion of or concurrent enrollment in the Bilingual Authorization courses, as well as demonstrating proficiency (FSI Level 3) in the language of emphasis. Includes a weekly on-campus seminar.

  • Students must be cleared/authorized by the Field Placement Director before registering for this course.

  • Offered only in Spring and Fall semester.