Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Bilingual Education Specialist (Grades K-12)
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Elementary, Secondary & K-12 Education
K-12 Bilingual Education Endorsement
The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD)/Bilingual Education Specialist Endorsement is administered by Teaching English as a Second Language and leads to a dual certification in both ESL/CLD and Bilingual Education. The program is designed for Elementary, Secondary and K-12 education licensure students. Students will acquire second language acquisition knowledge and pedagogy skills, skills to teach bilingually, and increased knowledge in the Spanish language.
Admissions Requirements:
Students must submit the Application for Admission to ESL/CLD Endorsement. Information is available in the School of Teacher Education office located in McKee 216. The application includes:
- Application form
- Major/Minor Form
- Other materials as designated
Students are highly encouraged to study abroad.
A student's GPA will be a consideration in the selection of those students admitted to the CLD Bilingual Education Specialist Endorsement.
Endorsement Requirements — 27 Credits
ESL/CLD — 12 Credits
| MAS 100 | Introduction to Mexican American StudiesLAB3LAMS | 3 |
| | or | |
| MAS 110 | Contemporary Chicano LiteratureLAA2LAMS | 3 |
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| MCS 101 | Multiculturalism in the United States: Concepts and Issues | 3 |
| HISP 395 | History and Philosophy of Bilingual Education | 3 |
| TESL 350 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| TESL 380 | Introduction to Linguistics for ESL/CLD Educators | 3 |
Bilingual Education Specialist — 15 Credits
Take all of the following courses:
| ECLD 450 | Literacy/Content Instruction in Bilingual Classrooms | 3 |
| SPAN 305 | Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics | 3 |
| SPAN 412 | Spanish for Bilingual Education II | 3 |
Complete one of the following options:
Non-Heritage Speaker Option:
Heritage Speaker Option:
| SPAN 310 | Spanish for Native Speakers | 3 |
| SPAN 312 | Written Spanish for Native Speakers | 3 |
Note: The Heritage Speaker courses must have program approval through a placement exam.
Students must student teach in a bilingual classroom with English learners.