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Welcome to Bilingual/Multicultural Education Department (BMED)
The Bilingual/Multicultural Education Department (BMED) prepares K-12 teacher candidates and practitioners to work with students to develop a democratic and pluralistic society. The Department faculty explores theoretical and pedagogical issues of bilingualism, multiculturalism, and educational equity and social justice, offering courses and experiences to assist credential candidates and professionals to work successfully in classrooms, schools, and educational agencies within our diverse State. The Departments curriculum develops student’s pedagogical, analytical, and planning skills in order to prepare them to operate effectively in the development, implementation and analysis of educational policies and programs affecting the academic lives of low income, and culturally and linguistically diverse K-12 students.
The department offers the following pre-service teacher preparation programs, through the Multicultural/Multilingual
Contact Information
Bilingual/Multicultural Education Department
Eureka Hall, Room 401
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA
95819-6079
Phone: (916) 278-5942
Fax: (916) 278-5993
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFO:
Due to unprecedented budget reductions, new applications for Spring 2010 will only be accepted for Teaching Credential Programs. Applications for Fall 2010 will be accepted for Credential and Graduate programs.
NEW APPLICATION DEADLINE for
MASTERS and CREDENTIAL CANDIDATES!!
Applications for Fall 2010 are due:
March 1, 2010
Useful Resources
Spanish Language Immersion in Oaxaca, Mexico
16th Annual
Multicultural Education Conference
**NEW FALL DATE**
Saturday, November 14, 2009
8:30am - 3:00pm
Teacher Preparation Center (M/M Center):
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Multiple Subject, Bilingual/Cross Cultural Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) Emphasis
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Single Subject, Bilingual/Cross Cultural Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) Emphasis
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Multiple Subject, English Language Authorization (ELA) Enhanced
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Single Subject, English Language Authorization (ELA) Enhanced
For practicing teachers, the Department offers a California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) Certificate with a concentrated focus on working with English Language Learners in K-12 classrooms or other educational settings.
The Department also offers a Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Multicultural Education.
Note: All programs offered through the Bilingual/Multicultural Education Department including Preliminary teaching credentials, certificates (MS, SS, ELA, and BCLAD) and Masters (MA) are under revision in response to system-wide assessment.