Bilingual Bicultural Education, Post-Baccalaureate

(Added Endorsement) Elementary and Middle School, and Secondary Education

Endorsement Requirements - 18-21 Credits

This graduate level endorsement program in Bilingual Bicultural Education emphasizes the study of the structures of English and Spanish, second language acquisition, and methodology related to teaching in a dual language classroom. This program leads to recommendation to Colorado's Linguistically Diverse: Bilingual Education endorsement. The Elementary and Middle School Education program must be completed in conjunction with, or after the completion of the Elementary or Middle School Licensure Program. The Secondary Education Program must be completed in conjunction with, or after the completion of a Secondary Teacher Preparation program.

Elementary and Middle School Education Endorsement - 18 hours

Required Credits - 18 hours

EDEL 619 Pluralism in Education (3)

EDLD 600 Literacy and Content Instruction in Spanish Bilingual Classrooms (3)

EDLD 602 Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners (3)

EDLD 603 Methods and Assessment for ESL and Bilingual Education (3)

EDLD 604 Field Experience in TESOL and Bilingual Education (3)

SPAN 555 Spanish Readings (3)

Secondary Education Endorsement - 21 hours

Required Credits - 21 hours

EDEL 619 Pluralism in Education (3)

EDLD 600 Literacy and Content Instruction in Spanish Bilingual Classrooms (3)

EDLD 602 Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners (3)

EDLD 603 Methods and Assessment for ESL and Bilingual Education (3)

EDLD 604 Field Experience in TESOL and Bilingual Education (3)

EDRD 620 Reading in the Middle and Secondary Schools (3)

SPAN 555 Spanish Readings (3)

Note: Students are required to take Spanish Oral Proficiency Exam (OPI). Additional language courses may be required if they do not pass the OPI.