The Education Specialist Bilingual (Spanish - English) candidates will complete Preliminary Credential with the Bilingual Authorization in Spanish simultaneously by meeting the following requirements.
Please note that Education Specialist Bilingual (Spanish - English) candidates must indicate that they are Bilingual Authorization candidates on the SPE Fieldwork Application application.
ITEP and LBS: Education Specialist Candidates should complete the Bilingual Authorization post-credential through the Dual Language Learning Certificate.
Language & Culture Competencies
Education Specialist Bilingual (Spanish - English) candidates have three options to complete the language & culture competencies in order to obtain the Bilingual Authorization in Spanish simultaneously with the preliminary credential.
- SPA 280, SPA 341, & SPA 351 in the CSUDH Modern Language Department, or
- Equivalent coursework in a 4 year university to the Language & Culture Competencies as set forth by the CTC, or
- CSET Spanish III and CSET Spanish V
Foundations Coursework in Inclusive Critical Dual Language & Bilingual Education
SPE 462
SPE 522
Dual Language & Bilingual Elementary Content Methods Courses
TED 403
TED 410
Bilingual candidates must ensure that they are enrolled in the bilingual sections of the above courses. Bilingual sections end with - 07, - 08, or - 47.
Fieldwork Experiences in Dual Language & Bilingual Inclusive Schools
The Special Education Fieldwork Coordinator will place candidates in inclusive Dual Language, Bilingual, English Language Development, or Newcomer classroom/programs with an experienced and effective educator who embodies humanizing pedagogies.
Upon Completion of all Bilingual Authorization Requirements
Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
Candidates complete and submit this form to the Bilingual Authorization Coordinator. Candidates will log in using their CSUDH username - like this username@csudh.edu. | BILA coordinator writes & issues an official letter to candidates indicating completion of all Bilingual Authorization requirements. Coordinator sends the letter via Toromail. | Candidates apply for preliminary credential with the Bilingual Authorization through COE Credential Unit. Candidates will upload the official BILA letter when applying for preliminary credential. |
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