MULTIPLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL PROGRAM
COURSE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDY
With Spanish Bilingual Authorization (Spanish BAP)

Spanish BAP application title and program overview with course table

Spanish BAP Application for FALL ___
*Subject to change per academic year*
Note: Pre-admission Language Proficiency Exam required before course enrollment.
MS Traditional + BAP Evening 2-Semester Pathway. Revised 11/17/2025

PROGRAM INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES

  1. Candidates are encouraged to meet with their BAP Credential Program Coordinator when planning their BAP program of study. Candidates requesting to take more than 18 units need prior signed permission from the Credential Program Coordinator.
  2. The professional coursework must be taken in the order of the phases shown, regardless of whether the candidate attends full-time or part-time. All courses in Phase 1 must be completed prior to beginning Phase 2, etc.
  3. All credential coursework must be taken for a letter grade, except for courses which are only offered as Credit/No Credit grade.
  4. An overall GPA of 3.00 must be maintained throughout the credential program with no grade lower than a ‘C’. Candidates who earn a ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’, ‘WU’, ‘NC’, ’IC’ or ‘I’ grade in any credential coursework must retake or complete those courses and pass with a ‘C’ grade or better. Retaking courses may result in additional semesters to complete the program.
  5. Credential courses and BAP courses are only valid for five years from the time of program completion.
Preliminary Multiple Subject + Spanish BAP
Course Course Title Units
PHASE 1 | 23 units
LEE 158 Literacy Foundations TK-8 3
LEE 159 Culturally and Linguistically Sustaining Pedagogy in the TK-8 context 3
CI 162 Understanding Children, Learning, and Development in TK-8 Classrooms 3
CI 163 Curriculum and Pedagogy - Designing for Successful Teaching, TK-8 3
CI 175 Science Instruction and Applied Technology 3
EHD 178 Field Study B: Initial Student Teaching (Pass FAST SVP) 2
BAP: LEE 137 Language and Literacy in Bilingual Education 3
BAP: CI 135* Sociopolitical/Cultural Contexts of Latina/o/x Education and Pedagogy 3
PHASE 2 | 24 units
LEE 166 Disciplinary Literacies and Integrated Curriculum TK-8 3
LEE 169s Inquiry and Puzzles of Practice C 3
SPED 179 Differentiated Instruction and Classroom Management 3
CI 176 Mathematics Instruction and Applied Assessment 3
EHD 170 Field Study C: Final Student Teaching (Pass FAST TSP) 9
BAP: LEE 136 Teaching Content in Spanish 3
Summer | 3 units
BAP: CI 135* (if not taken during PHASE 1) Sociopolitical/Cultural Contexts of Latina/o/x Education and Pedagogy 3

Apply for preliminary credentials upon successful completion of coursework. See information below.

MS Traditional + BAP Evening 2-Semester Pathway. Revised 11/17/2025

  1. Eligibility for final student teaching: (EHD 170 is to be taken alongside BAP LEE 136)
    1. Submit the clinical practice application the semester prior and receive clearance to enroll.
    2. Complete all previous phases with a 3.00 GPA and no ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’, ‘WU’, ‘NC’ ’IC’ or ‘I’ grades
    3. Possess a valid Certificate of Clearance and TB Risk Assessment
  2. Eligibility for internship:
    1. Completion of CI 180T during the summer before Phase 1 or the completion of Phase 1 with a 3.0 GPA and no ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’, ‘WU’, ‘NC’ ’IC’ or ‘I’ grades
    2. Meet the Basic Skills Requirement (CBEST or equivalent)
    3. Passed all three Multiple Subject CSETs (scores valid for 10 years from date of passage) or possess an eligible degree
    4. Passed a college level U.S. Constitution course with a ‘C’ grade or higher or passed an approved college level US Constitution exam. Interns must enroll in clinical practice every semester and pay internship fees until the preliminary credential is granted. For more information review the Teacher Internship Program Website or contact the Teacher Internship Program Office at internship@mail.fresnostate.edu
  3. Apply for Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential upon successful completion of:
    1. All coursework with 3.0 GPA with all grades ‘C’ or higher
    2. Passed the Site Visitation Project and Teaching Sample Project of the Fresno Assessment of Student Teachers
    3. Meet the Basic Skills Requirement (CBEST or equivalent); (4) passed all three Multiple Subject CSETs or possess an eligible degree
    4. Passed college level U.S. Constitution course with ‘C’ grade or higher or passed an approved college level US Constitution exam
    5. Completed individual development plan
    6. Valid Certificate of Clearance
    7. TB Risk Assessment
    8. CPR certificate for infants, children and adults
  4. Completion of the Spanish bilingual authorization is dependent upon successful completion of the MS Credential Program

To clear the preliminary credential, candidates must complete an Induction Program as advised by the employing district.

I have read and understand the above Course of Professional Study information and requirements.

Name: _____________________________________ University ID#: ________________________

Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: __________

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