2042 Preliminary MSCP Spanish/English BCLAD - Course of Study

The Spanish/English Bilingual Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) programs prepare students for teaching in Bilingual Education and English Language Development settings where Spanish is required for instructional support and communication with parents.  BCLAD includes all the general requirements in the 2042 Preliminary MSCP plus teaching pedagogy and practicum in a second language, culture of emphasis (by coursework or examination), and fluency of Spanish (by examination). (Total units: 43 plus culture and language of emphasis).

Courses are listed in recommended sequence.

Prerequisites (4 units)

These two courses are designed to be taken concurrently. However, a student who has already completed EDEL 380 may apply to the MSCP and take EDP 303 independently.

• EDEL 380 - Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society (3 units)
  Students must earn a B or better grade in this course to be admitted to the MSCP
• ED P 303 - Preparing to Teach Special Populations in the General Education Classroom (1 unit)

• Submit Application to the MSCP by the March 1 or October 1 Deadline
  Group Information and Application meeting and preliminary interview with Spanish bilingual faculty member and signature required.

Corequisite Courses (8 units)

These courses may be taken concurrently with prerequisites prior to being admitted to the MSCP.  They must be completed prior to student teaching.

• EDEL 413 - Developmentally Appropriate Teaching Practices (2 units)
• EDEL / EDP / LING 431 - Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Schools (3 units)
• EDP/LING 485 - or - EDP/EDEL 439 - Theoretical Foundations of Language Minority Education (3 units)

Subject Specific Pedagogy Courses (15 units)

Students must be admitted to the Multiple Subject Credential Program to take the following pedagogy courses. 150 hours as a teacher, assistant, or volunteer in a multilingual setting is required in lieu of an off-campus daytime pedagogy course. It is recommended that EDEL 442 and EDEL 452B be taken concurrently.

• EDEL 452B - Teaching and Learning Reading, K-8 (3 units)
  Footnote #53 section recommended
• EDEL 442 - Teaching and Learning Language Arts, K-8 (3 units)
  Footnote #53 section recommended
• EDEL 462 - Teaching and Learning Mathematics, K-8 (3 units)
  Footnote #53 section recommended
• EDEL 472 - Teaching and Learning History-Social Science in Diverse Classrooms (3 units)
  Footnote #53 section recommended
• EDEL 475 - Teaching and Learning Science, K-8 (3 units)

Additional Spanish BCLAD Requirements (0-18 units)

Course work must be completed prior to student teaching; CTEL/BCLAD examinations may be completed during student teaching.

• Culture of Emphasis: CHLS 340 or 350 (3 units) - or - CTEL/BCLAD Exam #5.
• Language of Emphasis: CTEL/BCLAD Exam #6 (all BCLAD Candidates are required to pass this exam to obtain the BCLAD credential)

Recommended preparation for Language of Emphasis: Spanish 300, 312, 313 and 322 (12 units)

Recommended preparation for language acquisition background: LING 329 (3 units) or EDP 454 (3 units)

Student Teaching (16 units)

One semester before taking EDEL 482B or C, students must attend a Student Teaching Application Meeting and submit an application to student teach at the beginning of that semester.  BCLAD student teachers must meet the alternate grade placement requirement, and their BCLAD experience must be approved by the school principal, University Supervisor, and BCLAD Advisor.  Students must participate in the required orientation series.  Student teaching is a full-day, semester-long responsibility.  Student teaching while employed is available; see bilingual advisor for details.

• EDEL 482 (B or C) - Student Teaching in Bilingual Classrooms (16 units)

Students may wish to consider other alternatives for completing the CSULB BCLAD Emphasis.

Last update: 2/13/07