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About
The Bilingual Child major prepares students to teach children in transitional bilingual education and dual-language programs in New York State public schools. The degree focuses on teaching Spanish-speaking children in Grades 1-6. Candidates for admission are expected to demonstrate oral and written proficiency in Spanish equivalent to ELS105 Spanish for Fluent Speakers I.
Program Requirements
The Bilingual Child program has courses that require field experience hours designed to integrate theory and practice. The intent of these experiences is to involve students in the educational life of the classroom, to let them experience a variety of school settings and to learn beginning skills in a teaching role. Through this experiential component, students will have the opportunity to clarify their personal goals, gain insight into the teaching profession and make informed career decisions about continuing in the field of urban education.
All Education and TESOL students at LaGuardia Community College must be registered in the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) Personnel Eligibility Tracking System (PETS) database specifically for LaGuardia Community College students and Fingerprinted by the NYCDOE before registering for an education course. Click here for New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) Fingerprint Verification and Security Clearance Requirements.
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What makes this major unique?
This major focuses on developmentally appropriate practices for emergent bilingual children. Most courses taken to fulfill this major cannot be used to fulfill requirements for other Education majors.
Career Possibilities
NYC Public School teachers are required to earn a Master’s Degree within 5 years of Initial Certification for Permanent Certification. Students interested in careers with the Department of Education are encouraged to consult their website for specific information and requirements.
Transfer Possibilities
There are many options to continue your education and earn a bachelor’s degree and beyond. See some possibilities below and speak to an advisor, faculty member, or Program Director for more support.
Transfer Agreements
LaGuardia has agreements with the programs below that will facilitate transfer:
Other Transfer Options
Please note, LaGuardia does not have an agreement with these colleges but transfer is still possible:
A. REQUIRED CORE: 12 credits
English: 6 credits
Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 credits
Select one course from the following: 3
Life and Physical Sciences: 3 credits
Select one of the following: 3
B. FLEXIBLE CORE:18 credits
Select one course from each of the five flexible core categories
AND one additional course from any flexible core category.
Students are advised to select one Urban Study course to
complete college requirement. To complete the degree
requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to
select courses from the recommended course selections listed
on the program website. Note: Student can select only two
courses from any one discipline.
Courses | Credits |
---|---|
Education Core: 12 credits | |
EDF101 First Year Seminar in Education | 3 |
ELE110 Arts in Education | 3 |
ELE203 Language and Literacy in Childhood Education | 3 |
ELN123 Foundations of Bilingual Education | 3 |
Education & Language Acquisition: 12 credits | |
ELL101 Introduction to Language | 3 |
ELL220 Sociolinguistics | 3 |
ELS204 Latin American Civilizations | 3 |
ELS210 Advanced Spanish Composition | 3 |
Social Science: 6 credits | |
SSH106 World History from 1500 Present | 3 |
SSY105 Learning and Education: Childhood to Adolescence | 3 |
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