PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION IN BILINGUAL EDUCATION

15 - 18 CREDITS
• Systematic observation & field experience in bilingual/multicultural school
• Passing score on appropriate test of English and a second language by end of the first semester

Required Courses for certification:

EMSE 5403 Bilingual Child in American Society (3)
Examination and analysis of the adjustments that the bilingual-bicultural child makes in the process of adapting to American schools and society. Prerequisites: Graduate Status.

EMSE 5404 History Language and Culture of the Limited English Proficient Student (3)
An in-depth study of the history, language, and cultural heritage the bilingual/bicultural child. Examination of the ethnography of communication. Prerequisite: Graduate Status.

EMSE 5410 Developing Language and Reading Skills in a Bilingual Setting (3)
A comparison of the process of acquiring language and reading skills for bilingual/bicultural students in one’s native language and the process of learning them in a second language. Prerequisite: Familiarity with a second language.

EMSE 5411 Teaching Content Areas in Bilingual/Multicultural Schools (3)
Analysis and modeling of innovative approaches for teaching the content areas in bilingual/multicultural programs, including integration of content areas and language learning. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: IEL 5420 Basic Theory and Practice of Teaching English as a Second Language.

EMSE 5420 Basic Theory and Practice of Teaching English as a Second Language (3)
Provides study and practices in the methods of manipulative and computer materials to teach English as a second language to limited English proficient students. Prerequisite: Eng 5105 or Consent of Instructor.

EMSE 5810 Systematic Observation and Field Experience in Bilingual/Multi-cultural Schools* (3) Individualized study of teaching based on systematic observation and analysis of actual bilingual/multicultural classroom teacher performance using established category and observation systems.