The multilingual education program concentration prepares teachers to teach elementary students whose primary language is Spanish or Native American language spoken in Arizona. The multicultural concentration prepares teachers to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to children for whom it is a second language.

The Multilingual/Multicultural program is a four semester sequence offered in "blocks" with focused field requirements in a professional development school and other bilingual or ESL settings. Methods courses are divided into bilingual education (BLE) or English as a second language (ESL) sections, although some course work is planned together to promote collaboration. The program meets Arizona requirements for an elementary education teaching certificate with an endorsement in bilingual education or English as a Second Language.

Language Proficiency: Language proficiency requirements must be met for each endorsement prior to completion of the professional program.

• Bilingual endorsement for Spanish. Students pass the Spanish bilingual certification examination administered at several colleges in Arizona.
• Bilingual endorsement for an American Indian language. Proficiencies are verified in writing by an official of the appropriate tribe.
• English as a Second Language. Language proficiency is generally met by completing six college credits in a single language.

INITIAL TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

BACHELOR DEGREES

• Early Childhood
• Elementary
• Secondary
• Multilingual/
   Multicultural
• Special Education
• Fine Arts
• Apprentice Teacher Program

MASTER'S DEGREES WITH INITIAL TEACHER CERTIFICATION

• Elementary Education (TEACH+ME)
  - for those seeking teacher certification
• Secondary Education (INCITE)
  - for those seeking teacher certification
• Secondary Science or Math Education (TEAMS)
  - for those seeking teacher certification with middle school endorsement