Education Associate: Bilingual Child

www.laguardia.edu/bilingual-child/

The Education Associate: Bilingual Child Program is designed for students interested in pursuing teaching as a career with a focus on second language learners. The program is coordinated by the Education and Language Acquisition Department and awards the Associate in Arts (AA) degree.

Since the program focuses on Spanish-speaking children, candidates for admission are expected to demonstrate oral and written proficiency in Spanish equivalent to ELS105 Spanish for Fluent Speakers 1.

The Education Associate: Bilingual Child Program is designed for students interested in pursuing teaching as a career with a focus on second language learners. The program is coordinated by the Education and Language Acquisition Department and awards the Associate in Arts (AA) degree. Since the program focuses on Spanish-speaking children, candidates for admission are expected to demonstrate oral and written proficiency in Spanish equivalent to ELS105 Spanish for Fluent Speakers 1. Students interested in other languages deemed high-needs (e.g. Bengali, Chinese, and Haitian Creole), in NYC should contact the Education Program Director.

The Bilingual Child program is articulated with the Childhood Education Major at The City College of New York and York College. Upon transfer, students are expected to complete a Liberal Arts major and an education major. Therefore, students should consult with a faculty advisor in the selection of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken at LaGuardia Community College.