ALAS Bilingual BCLAD & Special Education Credential

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This dual credential teacher preparation program is designed for Bilingual individuals proficient in Spanish and English seeking a BCLAD credential and who are interested in obtaining an additional credential as an Education Specialist in Mild/ Moderate disabilities. This is an intensive two-year credential program for highly committed individuals interested in meeting the specific needs of English language learners in California.

The joint Multiple Subject Bilingual Cross Cultural Language and Academic Development credential (BCLAD) (Spanish Emphasis) and Level 1 Special Education (SPED) Specialist Credential for Mild/Moderate Disabilities is a two-year dual credential program. This program is available to students interested in teaching in bilingual elementary classrooms and special education settings. Upon completion, the B/CLAD 2042 Multiple Subjects Credential authorizes the holder to teach in any self contained bilingual or regular classroom in which one teacher is responsible for all of the subjects commonly taught in the elementary schools. The Specialist Credential for Mild/Moderate Disabilities authorizes the holder to teach students with designated disabilities in a variety of school settings.



Applying to SDSU is a two step process

Step 1: Apply to the University as a graduate student
You are required to submit the CSU application form to the SDSU office of Graduate Admissions. In order to expedite the processing of your application you may go to the CSU Mentor online application and submit both application and $55 fee online. Paper application forms are available at any CSU campus. Submit application to:

Graduate Admissions
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Dr.
San Diego, CA 92182-8225

Candidates who wish to apply to this two-year combined credential program need to specific "Multiple Subject BCLAD/Spanish & SPED Emphasis" on the SDSU University application for graduate admission to SDSU.

Deadline to submit University application for Fall semester is May 1st, November 1st is the deadline for the Spring semester admission.

Step 2: Apply to the Policy Studies Department, BCLAD Program
Assemble and complete BCLAD admission packet and submit the application directly to the department with one set of official transcripts* from all universities/colleges attended (see below). There is a $25 processing, non-refundable, fee for this application. Please submit your application to our department at Policy Studies Department, Business Administration, Room 248 or mail to:

San Diego State University
Policy Studies Department
5500 Campanile Dr.
San Diego, CA 92182-1152


* SDSU Graduates: If you received your bachelor's degree from SDSU and have not attended any other colleges or universities, submit only ONE UNOFFICIAL COPY of your SDSU Transcript with your department application. If you attended any other colleges, you should submit ONE OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT from each institution attended.

NON SDSU Graduates: Attached ONE SET OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS FROM EACH INSTITUTION attended. BCLAD APPLICATION: print the "Multiple Subject Application" OR the Single Subject Application (depending which credential you want) and all the attachment forms. The complete application should include: MS or SS application, Confidential Statistical Data, Verification of prior experience, Student teaching assignment form, letters of recommendation, test scores (CBEST, CSET, Spanish Proficiency Exam), Certificate of Clearance, TB Test, CPR (infant/child/adult) and Application fee. Incomplete applications will not be accepted with the exception of pending test scores and letters of recommendation being requested.

Target deadline to submit department application for Fall semester is mid-March, mid-October is the target deadline for the Spring semester admission.


ALAS Bilingual BCLAD & Special Education Credential Program Forms

To apply for the ALAS Bilingual BCLAD & Special Education Credential program, the following forms should be downloaded and filled out.


Department of Special Education, Research, Grants, and Projects


Submit Applications

Send filled-out applications to:

Policy Studies in Language and Cross Cultural Education Department
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1152

or Fax to: (619) 594-1183



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