Bilingual Authorization (BILA) in Spanish and Asian Languages Pathway

The Bilingual Authorization (BILA) Pathway prepares teachers to work in dual language classrooms, English development classrooms, or where a language other than English is required for instruction, support, and communication with parents and other professional communication. With additional course work, the Bilingual Authorization may be added to the Preliminary credential. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of the target culture, specific pedagogical skills, and fluency in speaking, listening, reading and writing in the target language. The program prepares candidates for Bilingual Authorization in four languages: Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, and Vietnamese. They must also complete credentialing requirements for their specific program in addition to the following Bilingual Authorization requirements:

Prerequisites

Same as for Traditional ESCP, MSCP or SSCP Pathway

Corequisites

Same as for Traditional ESCP, MSCP or SSCP Pathway

Subject Specific Pedagogy

Same as for Traditional ESCP, MSCP or SSCP Pathway, with the addition of one of the following:

EDEL 453S - Methodology for Spanish and English Language Instruction in a Bilingual Setting (3 units)
EDEL 453M - Methodology for Mandarin and English Language Instruction in a Bilingual Setting (3 units)
Candidates pursuing the Asian BILA may take an equivalent language pedagogy course in the target language offered through another CSU or pass the CSET World Languages subtest IV. Visit the Teacher Preparation Advising Center (EED-67; 562-985-1105; ced-tpac@csulb.edu) for information on equivalent courses being offered through other CSUs.

Culture of Emphasis

The culture of emphasis component is met through one of the following courses or the appropriate CSET: World Languages V exam:

CHLS 340 - Latino Education in the U.S. (3 units)
Candidates pursuing the Asian BILA may take an equivalent culture of emphasis course in the target language offered through another CSU or pass the CSET World Languages subtest V. Visit the Teacher Preparation Advising Center (EED_67; 562-985-1105; ced-tpac@csulb.edu) for information on equivalent courses being offered through other CSUs.

Language of Emphasis

All Bilingual Authorization candidates must demonstrate target language proficiency by passing the appropriate CSET: World Languages Subtest III (language and communication) prior to student teaching. See the program advisor for recommended courses to prepare for the exam.

Student Teaching

Candidates in the Multiple Subject Credential Program that have met all program requirements to advance to student teaching as well as the additional Bilingual Authorization requirements for advancement to student teaching may complete their student teaching in a dual immersion setting:

EDEL 482A - Student Teaching in Diverse Classrooms (8 units)
EDEL 482B - Student Teaching in Bilingual Classrooms (8 units)
Candidates in the Single Subject and Education Specialist Credential Programs do not complete student teaching in a dual immersion setting.

Petition Process

Appeals to program decisions or requests for policy waivers are made by filing a written appeal to the program. The program appeal committee reviews the written petition and supporting documentation and renders a decision. Examples of petitions typically reviewed are: waive a deadline for submission of a test score, waive an application deadline, and readmission to student teaching. Decisions of the committee are final. Students follow university policy to appeal a course final grade.