What will you learn in the endorsement program?

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

1 Year Program Plan

Total Credit Hours: 20

1.5 Year Program Plan

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 for Bilingual Education

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. Applications to this program must be submitted two months before the start of the semester.

What exams do you have to take for the bilingual education endorsement?

• MTTC Bilingual Education
• ACTFL OPI Exam - Wayne State University Testing Center

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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Professional Licensure Program Disclosure

The University has determined that the curriculum of the initial teacher certification and endorsement programs at Wayne State University in the College of Education, leading to a credential as a certified teacher, meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states. However, there may be specific state requirements beyond the reciprocity agreement.

Accreditation

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The College of Education educator preparation programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  

Accreditation means that a program meets the standards set by the academic and professional community. It’s a seal of approval indicating that the program prepares new educators to teach effectively.