The Bilingual Authorization Credential program prepares ideologically clear, transformative bilingual teachers as advocates to sustain the cultural and linguistic assets of minoritized students and their families. The program emphasizes the development of high academic achievement, bilingualism, biliteracy, and sociocultural competence. Bilingual candidates with the added authorization to their multiple subject (grades K-8) or single subject (grades 6-12) credential learn to foster positive academic, social, and liberatory life outcomes for multilingual students in K-12 dual immersion and/or general education classroom settings.
The two-semester postbaccalaureate professional preparation program provides candidates with substantial opportunities for observation and instruction to effectively serve emergent bi/multilingual learners. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the target language. Nine to twelve units of coursework can be applied toward a Master of Arts in Education.
Licensure and Credentialing
Admission into programs leading to licensure and credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential. Licensure and credentialing requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU and requirements can change at any time. For example, licensure or credentialing requirements can include evidence of the right to work in the United States (e.g., Social Security number or taxpayer identification number) or successfully passing a criminal background check. Students are responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or credentialing requirements.
The California State University has not determined whether its programs meet other states' educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. Students enrolled in a California State University program who are planning to pursue licensure or certification in other states are responsible for determining whether they will meet their state's requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 §CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v)(C).
Grading Requirement
All courses taken to fulfill program course requirements must be taken for a letter grade except those courses specified by the department as credit/no credit grading only.
All courses taken to fulfill credential course requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or higher.
Must attain a cumulative 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA).
Courses must be completed within seven years of applying for the credential.
Bilingual Credential Program Requirements
Prerequisites for Admission
All prerequisite courses must be completed with grades of C- or higher prior to beginning the credential program.
Credential programs at Chico State are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Course requirements are accurate at the time of catalog publication but are subject to change based on changes to state credentialing legislation. Check with the School of Education for the most current information on credential course requirements.
Admission Requirements
All prerequisite courses must be completed with grades of C- or higher before taking in-program California State University, Chico credential courses.
The CSU Chancellor’s Office sets a GPA requirement each year. Please email Chico State credential services for the most current information regarding the GPA requirement.
Subject Matter Requirement (SMR) is required for admission to the credential program. Find the list of options for meeting SMR on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) website.
Certificate of Clearance (fingerprint clearance) must be on file before acceptance to the credential program. Find more information and the application procedure on the CTC website.
Credential candidates must be admitted to the University before beginning a program. Apply to Chico State as a graduate student through Cal State Apply.
A baccalaureate or higher degree, except in professional education, from a regionally accredited college or university is required to obtain a credential recommendation.
Additional documentation and requirements are necessary for a complete application to the credential program. Begin the Chico State Credential Program Application to learn more.
All prerequisite courses are offered every semester. Apply to the credential program during the semester you will finish the prerequisite courses. Applications are due March 1 for fall semester; October 1 for spring semester. The credential application and application workshops information can be found on the School of Education website. Bilingual Authorization, Concurrent, Paraprofessional, and some Single Subject (art, music, and world languages/Spanish) credential programs are fall start only; all other programs have a spring and fall start date.
Prerequisites for Hmong Language Authorization
All prerequisite courses must be completed with grades of C- or higher prior to beginning the credential program.
