School of Education

Bilingual Multiple Subject Credential

Program Information

The Bilingual Authorization Credential Program prepares ideologically clear, transformative, bilingual teachers as advocates to sustain the cultural and linguistic assets of minoritized students and their families. With an emphasis on the development of high academic achievement, bilingualism, biliteracy and sociocultural competence, bilingual candidates with the added authorization to their multiple subject (grades K-8) or single subject (grades 6-12) credential learn to foster positive academic, social and liberatory life outcomes for multilingual students in K-12 dual immersion and/or general education classroom settings. The two-semester, post-baccalaureate professional preparation program provides candidates with substantial opportunities for both observation and instruction to effectively serve Emergent Bi/Multilingual learners. Prior to completion of the credential program, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the target language. Nine to twelve units of coursework can be applied toward a Master of Arts degree in Education.

Post-Credential Bilingual Authorization Description 

The Post-Credential Bilingual Authorization prepares credentialed educators to become ideologically clear, transformative, bilingual teacher advocates that work to sustain the cultural and linguistic assets of minoritized students and their families. With an emphasis on the development of high academic achievement, bilingualism, biliteracy and sociocultural competence, credentialed bilingual teachers with the added authorization to their multiple subject (grades K-8) or single subject (grades 6-12) credential learn to foster positive academic, social and liberatory life outcomes for multilingual students in K-12 dual immersion and/or general education classroom settings. The Post-Credential Bilingual Authorization allows educators the opportunity to effectively serve Emergent Bi/Multilingual learners while they are employed in K-12 schools. Prior to completion of authorization, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the target language. Six units of coursework can be applied toward a Master of Arts degree in Education.

three professors and six students group together outside of Laxson Auditorium prior to the Spring 2023 Credential Ceremony

Center for Bilingual/Multicultural Studies

The School of Education includes a Center for Bilingual/Multicultural Studies which fosters learning communities dedicated to excellence and equity in education through scholarship and research to develop and deliver exemplary, comprehensive programs that recruit, prepare, and sustain educators' skills in addressing the needs of a diverse set of learners.

The Center shares a commitment to quality teaching, particularly for California's growing diverse student population.

Advising

For pre-program advising please visit this link.

Multiple or Single Subject Credential with Bilingual Authorization Pathway Coordinator

Elizabeth Stevens
Tehama 215
530-898-4026
eastevens@csuchico.edu 

Application Deadlines

Application Window: December - March 1st (Fall Term Start)

  • Bilingual
  • Concurrent
  • Education Specialist
  • Multiple Subject
  • Single Subject
  • Education Specialist Add-On

Application Window: July - October 1st (Spring Term Start)

  • Education Specialist
  • Multiple Subject
  • Single Subject
    • Art, Music, and World Languages (Spanish) are Fall Start only
  • Education Specialist Add-On