ElemEntary Education with A Bilingual Focus Area

CSUMB's Bilingual Authorization Program (Spanish-English Emphasis) aims to prepare Elementary teachers to meet the needs of both the region and the state’s English Language Learners population. This program provides opportunities for current teacher candidates and credential holders to obtain the Bilingual Authorization while cultivating the knowledge, skills, and abilities exhibited by effective bilingual education teachers.

The program trains candidates to:

• Value knowledge which leads to effective teaching practice to serve our diverse population

• Understand methodological practices that support the first and second language acquisition of Spanish-speaking students

• Support and advocate for primary language programs for bilingual students

• Meet instructional needs of bilingual learners in bilingual & English language settings

• View multilingualism as an asset

• Recognize the rights (e.g., language and legal) of Spanish-speaking students

Bilingual Authorization is available to both Credentialed Teachers & Teacher Candidates currently completing a CSUMB credential program.