Bilingual Added Authorization - Spanish Application


UC Merced Extension: Teacher Preparation Program

BILINGUAL ADDED AUTHORIZATION - SPANISH APPLICATION
(formerly known as the BCLAD) 
APPLICATION DEADLINES: 
SUMMER 2024 |  MAY 1ST 2024   -  FALL 2024 | JULY 15, 2024  -  SPRING 2025 |  OCT 15, 2024    
                                                        
APPLICATION FEE: $100 non-refundable fee payable upon submission of this form. 
                                                                                                                                                                                
Applicants must hold a valid Preliminary or Clear California teaching credential in the following: Multiple Subject Credential. Single Subject Credential, or Education Specialist Credential.  Credential holder must also meet the requirements for English Learner Authorization or Cross-Cultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD), which authorizes instruction to English Learner.

If you are a current Teacher Preparation Program candidate, please check the box indicating so in the California Credential Info section.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
List all former name(s) you may be known by (i.e. maiden name).
Date of Birth
Enter your SSN – ######### To be admitted to a Credential Program, all candidates must have a Social Security Number or ITIN number to be able to apply for a Certificate of Clearance with the CTC and take the required examinations.



CALIFORNIA CREDENTIAL INFORMATION





LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Documentation of the CSET Lote III (147) Spanish is required for Admissions

File must be uploaded to submit this application. 
Acceptable types of document format: .pdf, .docx, .jpeg, .tif, .txt must not exceed 25 megabytes
DEMOGRAPHICS
Providing demographic information does not affect your chances of admissions.  We collect demographics information for statistical purposes only.  This section is optional. 
ETHNICITY / ANCESTRY
To help us understand the diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds of our students, please tell us which of the following groups best describes your background. Select all categories that apply to you.  Remember, this information is used for statistical purposes only by UC, government agencies and researchers (not for admission purposes).

Includes persons of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American or other Spanish culture or origin.

Which of the following groups best describes your racial background?  Check all that apply.







GENDER IDENTITY AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION
We're committed to ensuring our campuses are welcoming to all students.  As with all other demographic questions, providing your gender identity and sexual orientation is voluntary, optional, and not considered in admissions decisions.  

Any information you provide in this section will be used for statistical analysis and programmatic purposes only.


CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITIES

Please read the following responsibilities carefully before starting the online program application. You will be required to acknowledge you have read and understand these responsibilities as part of your online program application.

  • Application Materials - I understand that I am responsible for making photocopies of all materials I submit to the Teacher Preparation office.  I realize that the items I submit will not be returned to me. 
  • Official Communication – Upon admission, I understand that my UC Merced student email account serves as my official email account for the University, and it will be used for all official communication. I understand it is my responsibility to monitor this account. 
  • Program Planning - I understand that coursework has a five-year validity period and that I must complete my program in a timely manner or risk needing to repeat coursework.  I also acknowledge that, due to state changes, requirements may be added to my credential program. 
  • Deadlines - I understand that I must submit all required applications and forms complete and on time. I realize that failure to meet a deadline may result in forfeiture of my opportunity for that semester. 
  • CSET Scores - I understand that each CSET subtest has a validity period of ten years. If I do not complete my program and apply for my credential within this time frame, I will need to retake any subtest which has exceeded the validity period. 
  • Previous Credential Program - I understand that if I was previously enrolled in a credential program at a different institution, I must submit a Letter of Good Standing from that institution. 
  • Course Substitutions - I understand that after application all coursework must be completed at UC Merced.  Other UC Merced courses will not be considered for substitutions.  All coursework must meet the catalog requirement of not being older than five years after the completion of the program.

  • Application Fee – I understand that my application is considered incomplete until a successful payment is received. All application and review fees are non-refundable.




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