The Chinese Bilingual Teacher Education (CBTE) program prepares qualified Mandarin teachers to teach in both Chinese and English in K-12 bilingual immersion or foreign language classrooms. Successful graduates will complete a “3-in-1” program: a Single or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, a Master of Arts degree in Bilingual Elementary or Secondary Education and a Mandarin BCLAD Authorization.

Applicants admitted into the program will become part of a cohort (no larger than 20), in which students will work toward the 2-year “3-in-1” program. During the second year of the program, students who successfully complete the coursework will be assigned to local elementary or secondary schools for the student-teaching experience or may be eligible for an internship. The CBTE program meets the California teaching requirements through a research-based curriculum delivered by expert faculty. Small class sizes, along with the support and guidance from the faculty, administrators and staff, will ultimately lead to the certification of Chinese teachers eligible to teach at any elementary or secondary school in California and in many other states.

The first cohort will begin in Summer 2008 (June 30 - August 8). Twenty Chinese-proficient candidates will take the first two pre-service credential courses. As a result of the StarTalk grant, scholarships will be offered to cover 40% of the summer tuition. The program will also provide for the costs of  CSET and CBEST tests (up to $250). Students who successfully complete the summer program and pass CSET and CBEST will continue in the combined “3-in-1” program. To participate in this program, applicants must first be accepted to the LMU School of Education. Click here for the LMU Graduate School Application.

Applications for the first cohort of 20 students will be admitted soon; please apply as early as possible for the May 15^th priority admissions deadline!

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