Intensive Teacher Institute – Bilingual Special Education (ITI-BSE) – Bilingual Extension Program
Welcome to the Intensive Teacher Institute – Bilingual Special Education (ITI-BSE) – Bilingual Extension Program home page. Use this page as a guide to the program from acceptance to graduation. This program is for current New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) Special Education Teachers.
The Intensive Teacher Institute – Bilingual Special Education (ITI-BSE) is offered in partnership with with New York City Department of Education and offers currently certified NYC DOE special education teachers the opportunity to gain a bilingual extension for your current New York State certification. You will teach bilingual classes at your school while completing coursework at Hunter College. Tuition costs are fully subsidized by the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE). Upon successful completion of the three-semester program, you are eligible for a New York State bilingual extension certification. Currently, Hunter College offers this program in Spanish, Chinese and French.
Advisor
Office of Partnership Programs Advisor – soe.opp@hunter.cuny.edu
Course Sequence
Meet with your program advisors to determine your particular course of study before registering for classes. Course sequence is subject to change. To view course descriptions, progress standards and exit requirements visit the catalog.
Semester 1
- BILED 701 Foundations of Bilingual Education (3 credits)
- BILED 771 Psychology of Language Learning and Teaching (2 credits)
Semester 2
- BILED 779 Multicultural Education (2 credits)
Chose one of the following based on your concentration:
- BILED 711 Bilingual Literacy – Spanish (2 credits)
- BILED 712 Bilingual Literacy – French (2 credits)
- BILED 713 Bilingual Literacy – Chinese (2 credits)
Semester 3
Chose one of the following based on your concentration:
- BILED 778, Instruction Through the Native Language – Spanish (3 credits)
- BILED 768, Instruction Through the Native Language – French (3 credits)
- BILED 769, Instruction Through the Native Language – Chinese (3 credits)
Total credits: 12