Welcome
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.
Events
Calendar of Events
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- Apply NOW for GO-GIRL Summer Academies 2012
- May 16 2012Towers Residential SuitesFormer GO-GIRLs in grades 7-12 are invted to attend ONE of two summer residential academies. The theme of the acdamies is "Just Breath" and will focus on careers related to air quality and related health issues. During each academy, girls will attend an opening dinner reception with parents on Sunday evening. Girls will spend the next 3 days on campus guided by an undergraduate student mentor attending Wayne State University. After the academies girls will stay connected to their mentor coach via social media during the up coming academic year. The Academies are offered at no cost to participants. The deadline for applications is May 31st. The Academy dates are: Academy 1: Sunday, June 17th- Wednesday, June 20thAcademy 2: Sunday, August 19th- Wednesday, August 22nd
- College of Education Teacher Certification Meeting
- May 21 2012 at 3:00 PMCollege of EducationIf you have a bachelor's degree in a field other than Education and would like to become a certified teacher, we invite you to attend an information meeting to learn more about the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) and Post-Bachelor Certification Programs at WSU. Attendees must possess or be within one year of completing a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university. Please bring legible copies of all transcripts to the Education Building, Room 300, 3rd floor.
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Contact Us
Interim Program Coordinator:
Dr. Sharon Elliott
Associate Professor
sharon.elliott@wayne.edu