Prerequisite Courses for Bilingual Credential Program

Learn about Prerequisite Courses and Course Equivalencies for the Bilingual Multiple and Single Subject preliminary credential program.

Prerequisite courses

The following courses must be completed, within the past 7 years, with a grade of “C”, "credit/pass" or better prior to entering the program. These courses cannot be taken concurrently with the program, but they may be in progress at the time of application (or taken in the summer prior to admission into the program).  

• DLE 416, “Biliteracy Foundations for Teaching and Learning in Diverse Communities” (3 units)
• ED 451, “Introduction to Multicultural Education” (3 units)
• TE 280, “Health Education for Teachers” (1 unit) 
• SPED 450, “Classroom Adaptations for Special Populations” (3 units) 
• DLE 515, "Multilingual Educational Theory and Practice" (3 units)
• MATH 210, “Structure and Concepts of Elementary Mathematics” (3 units) (Multiple Subjects Only)

Art applicants have 4 additional required pre-requisites: Art 385, Art 386A and B, and Art 387. These will be offered at SDSU in the Spring semesters and must be completed prior to starting the credential program.

If you are not in the San Diego area (or the Spring semester has already started) and need these courses, please email Stephanie Kearney at [email protected] for an alternative course.

Course Equivalencies

Course Equivalencies for San Diego Area Schools