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Multiple Subject Credential Information

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Pathways

The Multiple Subject Teaching Credential authorizes the holder to provide instruction in self-contained classrooms in grades K-8. Multiple subject candidates completing their credential through BMED’s Multicultural/Multilingual Teacher Preparation Center receive a multiple subject credential with an ELA focus that authorizes the recipient to teach English learners in English language development settings. All BMED multiple subject credential courses are integrated with methods and approaches addressing the knowledge and skills necessary to teach English Language Development (ELD) and Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE). In addition to this integrated model, candidates enrolled in this pathway receive enhanced preparation in methods for teaching English language learners by taking an additional semester long course integrated into the program. The Multiple Subject English Language Authorization (ELA) Enhanced credential pathway is open to all candidates interested in working with low income and culturally and linguistically diverse student populations and does not require proficiency in a second language. BMED Multiple Subject candidates must demonstrate subject matter knowledge by passing the CSET, subtests I, II, and II.

The Multiple Subject Bilingual/Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development Emphasis Credential (BCLAD) authorizes the holder to provide instruction in primary language to English learners in K-8 bilingual instructional settings. Students with proficiency in Spanish, Hmong, and other target languages in California may earn a Multiple Subject BCLAD Emphasis credential. Multiple Subject BCLAD candidates receive the same preparation to teach ELD and SDAIE as Multiple Subject candidates receiving the ELA Enhanced credential. However, the BCLAD emphasis credential requires additional course work, passage of target language and ethno-history exams, and appropriate bilingual student teaching placements.

REQUIREMENTS – Multiple Subject (ELA Enhanced and/or BCLAD Emphasis)

Two-semester and three-semester pathways are available. Contact BMED at (916) 278-5942 for specifics.

Prerequisite Courses (11 units)

Units	Course Number	Course Title
(3)	EDBM 170	Bilingual Education: Introduction to Educating English Learners
(2)	HLSC_136	School Health Education
(3)	KINS_172	Movement Education
(3)	EDS 100A/B	Education of Exceptional Children/Youth, Lab

 

A. Required Courses (42 units)

Units	Course Number	Course Title
(3)	EDBM 117*	Foundational Issues for a Multicultural, Pluralistic Society, A
(3)	EDBM 118*	Foundational Issues for a Multicultural, Pluralistic Society, B (EDBM 117)
(3)	EDBM 272A	Methods for Teaching Second Language Learners, Multiple Subject (ELD and SDAIE) (EDBM 170) OR
	EDBM 272B	Methods for Teaching Second Language Learners, Multiple Subject (ELD and SDAIE), Asian Languages (EDBM 170) OR
	EDBM 272C	Methods for Teaching Second Language Learners, Multiple Subject (ELD and SDAIE), Spanish (EDBM 170)
(1)	EDBM 320*	Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary Bilingual/Multicultural Classrooms: Visual and Performing Arts
(3)	EDBM 330	Fundamentals of Bilingual/Multicultural Teaching
(2)	EDBM 331	Advanced Fundamentals of Bilingual/Multicultural Teaching (EDBM 330)
(3)	EDBM 334*	Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary Bilingual/Multicultural Classrooms: Mathematics
(3)	EDBM 335*	Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary Bilingual/Multicultural Classrooms: Social Studies
(3)	EDBM 336*	Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary Bilingual/Multicultural Classrooms: Science
(3)	EDBM 339A*	Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary Bilingual/Multicultural Classrooms: Language and Literacy, A
(2)	EDBM 339B	Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary Bilingual/Multicultural Classrooms: Language and Literacy, B (EDBM 339A)
(5)	EDBM 402A *	Student Teaching I
(8)	EDBM 402B *	Student Teaching II

* Admission to and enrollment in BMED Multiple Subject Credential Program Required

 

B. Additional Required BCLAD Emphasis Courses (12 units)

Units	Course Number	Course Title
(3)	EDBM 171	Bilingualism in the Classroom or
(3)	ENGL 110A	Linguistics and English Language
(3)	ANTH 101	Cultural Diversity or equivalent
(6)		Six units of approved Ethnic Studies coursework or equivalents focused on target population

 

Other BCLAD Emphasis Requirements:

• For Spanish and Hmong - Passage of language of emphasis examination AND ethno-history examination administered by BMED
• For Cantonese, Mandarin, Khmer, Korean and Filipino - Passage of the CTC BCLAD Examination Test 5 (Culture of Emphasis) AND Passage of the CTC BCLAD Examination Test 6 (Language of Emphasis), or other CTC approved assessment. Documentation of 60 hours of approved work in the target language community