Bilingual Education Teaching Endorsement
The minor in Bilingual Education is for bi/multilingual educators interested in working with multilingual learners in bilingual education programs, including dual-language programs. The program provides coursework and training to work with multilingual learners in PK-12 classrooms and for certified teachers to obtain a Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Bilingual Education Endorsement. The Bilingual Education Endorsement certifies teachers to provide instruction in students’ home language(s) and in English for the subject(s) and grade level(s) indicated on their teaching certificate.
What you'll learn
This program’s immersive curriculum offers a unique blend of linguistics, teaching methods, and cultural fluency. Classes range from topics such as Home Language Use and Learning in Bilingual/Bicultural Education to Culture as the Basis for Language Teaching. Upon completion of the program, you will be well prepared to obtain your bilingual teaching endorsement, build on students' home languages and cultural knowledge, and advance your teaching career.
Curriculum for Bilingual Education
Fall semester
| Courses | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| BBE 5000 Multicultural Education in Urban America | 3 |
| LED 6505 Culture as the Basis of Language Teaching | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
Winter semester
| Courses | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| BBE 6510 Second Language Acquisition and the Teaching of Grammar | 3 |
| BBE 6520 Teaching English as a Second Language/Foreign Language: Methods I | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
Spring/Summer semester
| Courses | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| LED 6565 Assessment in Language Teaching | 3 |
| RLL 6700 Second Language Literacy Development K-12 | 3 |
| TED 6820 BBE-ESL Endorsement Clinical | 2 |
| Total | 8 |
Total Credit Hours: 20
Note: The certification eligibility includes holding a valid teaching license, completing program coursework, passing the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification Bilingual Education, and passing the Oral Proficiency Interview assessment with a minimum of advanced low in a language approved by the Michigan Department of Education: Arabic, Chaldean, Chinese, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Serbo/Croatian, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Admission requirements
We recommend, but do not require, that applicants hold a valid Michigan Teaching License. However, to obtain a Michigan BIL Endorsement, you must hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate. Coursework must be completed in accordance with the academic procedures of the College of Education and Wayne State University for the 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.
What exams do you have to take for the bilingual education endorsement?
Learn more about Bilingual Education
Develop the knowledge and skills essential for success as a future educator. With a degree from Wayne State and a teaching certificate, you'll be one step closer to making a difference in the lives of children.
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Contact
Kathryn L. Roberts, Ph.D.
Professor and program coordinator
313-577-1509
eo9096@wayne.edu
Teacher Education Division
Phone: 313-577-0902