Bilingual Added Authorization (Spanish)
The 9-unit hybrid Bilingual Added Authorization (Spanish) (BILA) is designed to prepare credentialed teachers and specialists to serve in dual immersion classrooms and other bilingual education settings. Candidates will gain foundational knowledge of bilingual education policy, history, and populations and be prepared to deliver bilingual (Spanish/English) instruction across the content areas.
BILA candidates will also learn strategies for the assessment of student bilingualism and biliteracy proficiency and content knowledge benchmarks in English and Spanish. Candidates must possess a preliminary teaching credential and a passing score on the CSET Spanish Subtest III (or equivalent coursework/degree) prior to admission to the program. Students can be admitted to the program without passage of the CSET but must pass the CSET prior to applying for their added authorization.
At A Glance
Credits
9 creditsCost
$473 per creditModality
HybridNext Application Deadline
Fall 2025: June 30, 2025Admission Requirements
Admission into the Bilingual Added Authorization (Spanish) requires the following:
- Valid California Multiple Subjects, Single Subject, or Education Specialist teaching credential.* The prerequisite credential will also authorize instruction to English learners such as CLAD or an equivalent English Learner Authorization. (The Certificate of Completion of Staff Development is not equivalent to a CLAD authorization.)
- Spanish language proficiency as demonstrated by the passing of CSET Spanish Subtest III, equivalent coursework, or degrees.* You can register for the CSET Spanish Subtest III and find more information about the exam here.
- All BILA applicants must demonstrate Spanish Academic Language Competence (BILA Program Standard 6) before receiving their Bilingual Authorization. Language Competence may be demonstrated in any of the following ways*:
- A passing score on the CSET Spanish III.
- Holding of both a Spanish Bachelor of Arts degree and a Spanish Single Subject Teaching Credential.
- A passing grade (B- or higher) in CSUB course SPAN 3000: Advanced Spanish Grammar or its equivalent.
* For a full list of eligible certificates, CSET Spanish Subtest III information, or equivalent coursework and degree information, contact the BILA Academic Coordinator, Adam Sawyer (bila@csub.edu).
Program Outline and Requirements
Below is a sampling of the courses available for the Bilingual Added Authorization (Spanish) with the number of associated credit hours beside the course name.
Course Listing
Please note: Course availability and descriptions are subject to change. Please refer to the CSU Bakersfield Course Catalog for the most up-to-date information.
Tuition and Fees
The Bilingual Added Authorization (Spanish) consists of 9 credit units of instruction.
Typical costs are as follows:
(9 units at $473 per unit)
Intermittently, government and/or district grant funds are available to help offset the cost of the program. Please contact the BILA Academic Coordinator, Adam Sawyer, at bila@csub.edu to inquire about available funding options.
Financial Aid
The Bilingual Added Authorization (Spanish) is not eligible for financial aid. Students are required to cover the full cost of tuition and fees. However, we offer a Tuition Deferment Payment Plan, which allows you to spread the cost of your classes over a longer period of time. See the Tuition Payment Plan form for more details.
Additionally, government and/or district grant funds may be available to help offset the cost of the program. Please contact the BILA Academic Coordinator, Adam Sawyer, at asawyer2@csub.edu to inquire about available funding options.
How to Apply
Application to the Bilingual Added Authorization (Spanish) at CSU Bakersfield requires the following:
See Admissions Requirements for prerequisites and testing requirements.
All materials should be submitted to:
CSU Bakersfield Extended Education
9001 Stockdale Highway – 30 BDC
Bakersfield, CA 93311
