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Liberal Studies

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential/BCLAD -2042 Emphasis in Spanish

 

The Multiple Subject BCLAD (Bilingual Cross Language and Academic Development) Emphasis credential program at USD is available to those with oral and written fluency in Spanish and English and who are interested in teaching in bilingual classrooms. Liberal Studies majors interested in the BCLAD emphasis complete the Spanish Language and Latin American Cultures concentration. Passage of Spanish oral and cultural exams is also required prior to issuance of the credential.

Course Requirements:

  1. Completion of Liberals Studies major with concentration in Spanish Language and Latin America Cultures and grades of C or higher in all coursework.
  2. Completion of the following courses in SOLES:

Prerequisite Course:
English 318E Development of the English Language (3)

Multiple Subject Coursework and Field Experiences
 It is recommended that courses be taken in the following order. Student must be accepted in to the credential program prior to beginning EDUC 384C. All core, major and professional courses (Including four hour on-line technology workshop) must be completed prior to student teaching.

EDUC 381C Multicultural and Philosophical Foundations of Education (3)
Field Requirement: 5 hours of service learning, 5 hours of classroom observation

EDUC 342 Psychological Foundations and Teaching Models in Bilingual Classrooms (3)
Field Requirement: 8 hours of classroom observation

EDSP 389 Healthy Environments and Inclusive Education (3)
Field Requirement: 10 hours of observation

EDUC 384C Methods of Teaching English Language and Academic Development (3)
Field Requirement: 20 hours of service learning

EDUC 385P Elementary Curriculum Methods (6)
Field Requirement: 50 hour practicum

EDUC 383P Methods of Teaching Reading and Language Arts (3)
Field Requirement: 50 hour practicum

EDUC 490P Student Teaching for the Multiple Subject Credential (10)
Field Requirement: 16 weeks, full time

EDUC 490S Student Teaching Seminary for the Multiple Subject Credential (2)

Additional Credential Requirements