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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 5127
Effective Term: 2016 Fall   

Award: CCL  
Total Credits: 18-21
CIP Code: 13.1401
Instructional Council: Education (56)
GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: 25-3011


Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Bilingual Education/Dual Language Immersion (BE/DLI) program is designed for educators pursuing bilingual education endorsement. The BE/DLI Certificate program is designed to prepare educators to be culturally responsive to the needs of language learners, become advocates for strong program models, and implement effective instructional strategies within BE/DLI programs. Coursework is designed to address foundations for serving language learners, BE/DLI methods and assessment, and linguistics, providing the cultural and pedagogical knowledge needed to engage learners in quality educational experiences. Includes required coursework toward Bilingual Education Endorsement provided by the Arizona Department of Education. Valid Arizona teaching certificate is required for state endorsement.



Required Courses
+EDU220 Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) (3) OR
+EPD220 Introduction to Serving English Language Learners for Certified Teachers (3) 3

EDU230 Cultural Diversity in Education 3

+EDU233 Structured English Immersion, English as a Second Language, and Bilingual Teaching Methods (3) OR
+EPD233 Structured English Immersion and English as a Second Language Teaching Methods for Teachers (3) OR
+EPD241 Bilingual/Dual Language Immersion Methods (3) 3

+EPD244 Reading and Writing in SEI/ESL/Bilingual Settings 3
+EPD246 Teaching and Assessment of English Language Learners (ELL) 3

+EPD247 Practicum for English as a Second Language (ESL)/Bilingual Teachers (3) OR
Two years of full-time bilingual teaching experience verified by the District Superintendent or Personnel Director (0) 0-3

+ENG213 Introduction to the Study of Language (3) OR
+SLC201 Introduction to Linguistics (3) 3
Credits: 18-21

Program Competencies
1. Demonstrate cultural competence to create an inclusive learning environment that validates students backgrounds and experiences. (EDU220, EPD220, EDU230, EDU233, EPD233, EPD241, EPD244, EPD247)
2. Develop and apply knowledge of linguistic concepts and language acquisition theories. (EDU220, EPD220, EDU233, EPD233, EPD241, EPD244, EPD247, ENG213, SLC201)
3. Identify and define characteristics of strong program models that promote language development and biliteracy.(EDU220, EPD220, EDU233, EPD233, EPD241, EPD244)
4. Plan lessons based on content and language standards with activities, materials/resources, and assessments that align to measurable objectives to be used within BE/DLI classroom settings. (EDU220, EPD220, EDU233, EPD233, EPD241, EPD244, EPD246, EPD247)
5. Implement lessons that differentiate instruction based on learner needs using effective strategies to develop language and content knowledge. (EDU220, EPD220, EDU233, EPD233, EPD241, EPD244, EPD246, EPD247)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2016

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.





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