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Welcome to the Bilingual/Bicultural Education Program. Within this program area students can pursue the Bilingual Education emphasis or the English as a Second Language emphasis, both of which can lead to endorsements. Students in the Bilingual/Bicultural Education program may also choose to become either teachers of English as a second language (ESL) or teachers of English as a foreign language (EFL).
 
Bilingual/Bicultural Endorsement
 
The Bilingual Endorsement certifies a teacher who is qualified to teach classes of bilingual children. Students qualifying for an initial provisional certificate complete a twenty-four credit minor for the endorsement. Students holding existing certificates may add a bilingual endorsement by completing a twenty-one credit planned program. Information and referral to the appropriate adviser for this endorsement may be obtained in rooms 468 and 489 Education Building.
 
All students in the bilingual-bicultural program must complete the language proficiency examinations in English and the designated language of his/her individual program prior to taking courses for this minor.
 
English as a Second Language Endorsement
 
The English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement certifies a teacher who is qualified to teach learners with limited English proficiency. Students holding existing certificates may add an ESL endorsement by completing a twenty-one credit planned program. Information and referral to the appropriate adviser may be obtained in rooms 469 and 489 Education Building.

Language Education - Foreign Language  Major or Minor

The Language Education program certifies a teacher who is qualified to teach a foreign language.  Elementary certification languages are: Chinese Language and Culture, French, Italian, Latin and Spanish.  Secondary certification languages are Chinese Language and Culture, French, German Italian, Latin, Russian and Spanish.  Arabic will also be offered beginning Winter, 2012.

Chinese Language and Culture
The Chinese Language and Culture program is especially designed for students from China to come to WSU and obtain a degree and a teaching certificate in Chinese-Mandarin.  It is, however, also open to U.S. residents who wish to teach Chinese at the elementary or secondary level.

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FREE MTTC Basic Skills Test Workshops
June 14 2013 at 12:00 PM
College of Education
Are you preparing to apply to Level 2 in the College of Education? Are you nervous about passing the Basic Skills Test? WSU College of Education is offering FREE workshops to review the essential content, problem-solving skills, and test-taking strategies you need to help you be successful in preparing for your test. The dates (ALL times from 12pm to 3pm in 30 Education): Friday, June 14 (Fundamental Math Concepts) Friday, June 21 (Intermediate Math Concepts) Friday, June 28 (Advance Math Concepts) Wednesday, July 10 (Reading and Writing Subtests) Friday, July 12 (Review for all Subtests) Space is limited, so register ASAP!
3rd Annual Wayne State University College of Education Conference
February 5 2014 at 4:30 PM
McGregor Center
3rd Annual Wayne State University College of Education Conference on "Understanding the Impact of Poverty on Education: Research Symposium and Educational Dialogue" Wednesday, February 5, 2014 - Friday, February 7, 2014 Wednesday, February 5, 2014 4:30 pm. Reception/Keynote Speaker Thursday, February 6, 2014 8:00 a.m. McGregor Memorial Conference Center Friday, February 7, 2014 8:00 a.m. McGregor Memorial Conference Center This annual conference provides attendees with the opportunity to explore and discuss cutting-edge scholarly research and practices related to "the urbanization of poverty" and its impact on the education of children.  It brings together scholars, practioners, and community members with a commitment to improving the education of children living in poverty. For more information please visit: coe.wayne.edu Sponsorship opportunities Full Conference Fee includes Wednesday evening reception, breakfast and lunch on Thursday and breakfast on Friday. Single Day Rate includes Days events. Questions can be directed to Office of the Dean at (313) 577-1620 or via email at education conferences@wayne.edu Lodging available at The Inn On Ferry Street
3rd Annual Wayne State University College of Education Conference
February 5 2014 at 5:00 PM
McGregor Center
3rd Annual Wayne State University College of Education Conference on"Understanding the Impact of Poverty on Education: Research Symposium and Educational Dialogue"Wednesday, February 5 - Friday, February 7, 2014 Wednesday, February 5, 2014  2:00pm Pre-Conference Workshop       - College of Education room 10Wednesday, February 5, 2014  5:00pm Reception & Keynote Speaker  - Community Arts AuditoriumThursday,    February 6, 2014  8:00am  Registration & Full Conference - McGregor Memorial Conference CtrFriday,        February 7, 2014   8:00am Keynote & Full Conference       - McGregor Memorial Conference CtrThis annual conference provides attendees with the opportunity to explore and discuss cutting-edge scholarly research and practices related to "the urbanization of poverty" and its impact on the education of children.  It brings together scholars, practioners, and community members with a commitment to improving the education of children living in poverty. For more information please go to http://coe.wayne.edu/poverty/registration.php For Sponsorship ppportunities please go to http://coe.wayne.edu/poverty/sponsorshipinformation.php Full Conference Fee includes Wednesday evening reception,breakfast and lunch on Thursday and breakfast on Friday. Parking is not included. Questions can be directed to Office of the Dean at (313) 577-1620 or via email at educationconferences@wayne.edu Lodging available at The Inn On Ferry Street (http://innonferrystreet.com)
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Interim Program Coordinator:
Dr. Sharon Elliott
Associate Professor
sharon.elliott@wayne.edu