What you'll learn

Designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively teach and support students in bilingual and multicultural settings. You’ll learn to create inclusive, culturally responsive, and effective learning environments. Teachers with a bilingual education endorsement can also teach literacy in students’ home language, English as a second language (ESL) courses at the level of certification, and sheltered instruction in all subjects indicated on teaching certificate. The Michigan Department of Education provides information on courses that can be taught with the Bilingual Endorsement.

Course requirements

The endorsement requires 24 credit hours to complete all components. Coursework must be completed in accordance with the academic procedures of the College of Education and the University for undergraduate scholarships and degrees. Courses must be completed with grades of ‘C’ or better and an overall 2.5 grade point average to meet College graduation requirements.

Curriculum

Admission requirements

Students interested must have or be currently pursuing an existing Michigan teaching certificate. Successfully complete the language proficiency examinations in English and the designated language of your individual program prior to taking courses for this minor. A passing score of at least Advanced Low on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages’ Oral Proficiency Interview in a language approved by the Michigan Department of Education.