Designed For
Longhorns in Residence prepares teachers for bilingual elementary classrooms, equipping them to help young learners succeed academically in multiple languages.
This pathway is designed for aspiring educators with advanced academic proficiency in Spanish who want to become bilingual elementary teachers in Texas.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for positions including:
- Bilingual Elementary Teacher
- Dual Language Teacher
- Bilingual Education Specialist
- Multilingual Learning Support Teacher
Program Overview
The EC-6 Bilingual Education program provides specialized preparation for teaching in bilingual and dual-language settings. Coursework and instructional experiences focus on language development, bilingual education theory and effective instructional practices for multilingual learners.
You’ll complete a district-based residency while applying what you learn directly in classroom settings, supported by university faculty and experienced practitioners.
What You’ll Learn
- Foundations of bilingual education
- Biliteracy development
- Language acquisition theory
- Literacy instruction in bilingual settings
- Assessment of multilingual learners
- Effective classroom practices for bilingual students
- Reflective and practice-based teaching strategies
Certification Recommendation
Upon successful completion of certification requirements, candidates will be recommended for Early Childhood-Grade 6 Certification with Bilingual Education Supplemental Certification.
Coursework and Schedule
Online coursework, which will include two classes per semester during the summer, fall and spring terms, will be announced soon. All courses will be taught in Spanish.
Summer
Residency Experience
- Complete 50 hours of Field-Based Experience and 60 hours of Independent Learning Modules
- Resident Orientation with assigned district (late July/early August)
Fall
Teacher Certification Activities
- Science of Teaching Reading preparation and exam
Residency Experience
- Four days per week in the classroom
- One day per week for UT coursework
Spring
Teacher Certification Activities
- TExES Core subjects (EC-6) prep and exam
- Bilingual Education Spanish Supplemental Exam
- Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test
Residency Experience
- Four days per week in the classroom
- One day per week for UT coursework
