The School of Education offers coursework to prepare certified teachers for two Texas teaching supplemental certificates: English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education. The requirements for these two certificates are as follows:

Bilingual Education (EC-6)

1. A valid Texas teacher certificate. Provide St. Edward's University with a copy.
2. Successful completion of the following undergraduate courses: (No more than six hours may be transfer work).
   

   LING 3330	Introduction to English Linguistics	3 hrs
   LING 3339	Second Language Methodology	3 hrs
   EDUC 4340	Bilingual Elementary School Curriculum	3 hrs

3. Successful completion of the BTLPT exam in Spanish
4. Successful completion of the bilingual licensure test.
5. One Year served in an approved bilingual classroom on permit.

English as a Second Language (EC-12)

1. A valid Texas teacher certificate. Provide St. Edward's University with a copy.
2. Successful completion of the following undergraduate courses: (No more than six hours may be transfer work).
   

   LING 3330	Introduction to English Linguistics	3 hrs
   LING 3339	Second Language Methodology	3 hrs

3. Successful completion of the ESL licensure test.
4. Serve one year in an approved ESL or bilingual classroom on permit.

For more information on supplemental certification, contact the School of Education, Fleck Hall, Room 216.