Bridge Program- Advanced Language Pathway
The Bridge Program offers an advanced language pathway for high school students who
have passed the Advanced Placement (AP) Language and
Culture Exam, "bridging" the gap between completion of the exam and higher education.
Students begin upper division university language course work in the high school setting, where each 3-credit college course extends over a full academic year of high school. This rigorous and supportive environment establishes a university and career pathway in two languages, and seeks to promote access to bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural citizenship in Utah.
Bridge Program Goals
1. Advanced Language Proficiency: Click HERE for K-12 Proficiency Targets.
2. Advanced Cultural Competencies:
- Promoting bilingual, multicultural citizenship
- Promoting opportunities for native and heritage language students
to maintain and build language skills
3. Career and College pathways:
- K-12 Courses: HS graduates of the DLI/Bridge Program leave high school "Career and College Ready"
in 2 languages.
University Major/Minor Degree Options
- K-16 Articulation & College Minor / Major Pathways: All Bridge Program courses are accepted toward a minor/major language degree pathway at Utah's 4-year universities + option for Bachelor's Degree in career of the student's choice.
Multiple Pathways to Bridge Program Enrollment
Elementary Start Language
Secondary Start Language
Home & Heritage Language foundation