Bilingual Education Additional License (K-12)

Bilingual/bicultural education is a program of instruction in English and another language, in which the two languages are used as media for instruction for any or all the regular school curriculum. The study of both languages, and the cultures associated with each, are integral parts of bilingual/bicultural education.

Coursework covers topics such as teaching methods, materials, second language acquisition, testing and evaluation, and developing literacy skills. 

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Proficiency in the students' native language at an "advanced" level of the ACTFL guidelines, or the equivalent. A proficiency test may be required at the time of program acceptance.

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Proficiency in English as demonstrated by passing the PPST test before licensure is granted. Information about and registration for this test may be found at www.ets.org

An advanced practicum (student teaching) experience is required upon completion of the coursework. It will be done at the grade level(s) in which you will be receiving licensure. Previous K-12 bilingual teaching experience is taken into consideration when determining practicum length.

You must have one of the following teaching licenses in order to qualify for a Bilingual teaching endorsement:

Bilingual K-8 scope of practice license requirement:
A valid Minnesota license as an elementary teacher.

Bilingual 5-12 scope of practice license requirement:
A valid Minnesota license as a secondary health, social studies, science or mathematics teacher.

CREDITS
Program requires 19-21 semester credits, plus additional advanced practicum (student teaching). Credits are in semester hours and are all at the graduate level.

REQUIRED COURSEWORK
(All credits listed in semester hours)
BIED 7740  Principles of Bilingual/Bicultural Education (3 credits)
BIED 7742  Methods & Materials of Bilingual/Bicultural Ed (3 credits)
ESL   7519  Linguistics for Language Teachers (4 credits)
ESL   7660  Second Language Acquisition (3 credits)
ESL   7753  Testing & Evaluation of ESL Students (2 credits)
ESL   7755  Development of Literacy Skills (3 credits)
ESL   7790  Advanced Practicum (1-2 credits)

Some coursework is available online. More information on online courses.

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