Bilingual Endorsement (Certificate)
This 18 credit-hour Bilingual Endorsement Certificate is intended for certified teachers who wish to expand their professional opportunities and to enhance their teaching skills by adding a Bilingual Endorsement Certificate to their portfolio. Students can take endorsement courses at Harper College while they are pursuing their AA degrees. However, they can only earn the endorsement certificate after they complete an undergraduate degree and earn a teaching license. The coursework for this certificate satisfies the requirements of the ISBE Bilingual Endorsement, including the 100 hours of clinical experience. This endorsement allows certified teachers to teach in bilingual programs in grades