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.
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
A 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.
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REQUIRED COURSEWORK
(All credits listed in semester credits)
BIED 7740 Principles of Bilingual/Bicultural Education (4 credits)
BIED 7742 Methods & Materials of Bilingual/Bicultural Ed (2 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 (1-4 credits)
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