Prerequisite: Fluency in Spanish as indicated by the Oral Proficiency Exam. Designed for educators who are preparing to teach, or are already teaching Spanish speaking children. Primary focus is on literacy strategies and content area knowledge used in the bilingual classroom.

This course will introduce future teachers to the theoretical, practical, and legal aspects of the education of students who speak English as a second language.

Assessments, procedures, and teaching methods appropriate when working with linguistically diverse students.

Prerequisites: EDEL 619, EDLD 602 and EDLD 603. Provides teachers with the opportunity to observe and participate in instructional strategies for English Language Learners.

Prerequisites: SRM 600 or equivalent and at least six completed graduate credits in Bilingual/ESL. Study contemporary issues, research and practice in bilingual education and English as a second language.

Introduction to the history of education of linguistically diverse groups in the United States. Study of educational practices that affect their success and influences of language on schooling and culture.

Capstone experience for the MAT: LDE Emphasis. Integrates content, pedagogy, and research methods knowledge with classroom teaching and other workrelated experiences. Students complete a culminating experience project.

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.