College of Education and Professional Studies
Bilingual Education
Minor | Endorsement
Bilingual Education
Embark on a transformative journey with Bilingual Education at CWU, designed to prepare teachers to effectively teach in K-12 classrooms with bilingual and English Language Learners (ELL).
Our interactive and engaging classes equip you with the linguistic tools your students need to express their thoughts and embrace their unique cultural identities. With a rich history of producing educators who show academic excellence and innovative teaching practices, we know you will do something great at CWU studying bilingual education.
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What You'll Study
Academic Catalog | School of Education
Courses
- EDBL 312 - Foundations in Bilingual Education
- EDBL 318 - Family, Community, and Culture in Education
- EDBL 321 - Design, Implementation and Management of Dual Language Programs
- EDBL 331 - Foundations of Biliteracy in Dual Language Classrooms
- EDBL 432 - Second Language Acquisition for Educators
- EDBL 439 - Assessment of Linguistically Diverse Students
- EDBL 453 - Dual Language Methods: Social Studies (Bilingual)
- EDBL 454 - Dual Language Methods: Science
- EDBL 471 - Capstone (Bilingual)
- EDBL 492 - Practicum
- SPAN 360 - Spanish for Dual Language Teachers
In-Demand
With over 140 schools currently offering dual language programs in Washington State, the need for multilingual educators continues to grow. An upward trend in population diversity also solidifies the need for English-adjacent learning.
Language Immersion
Courses in this program are taught in Spanish and English, preparing you for the experience of teaching diverse learners. To meet the program requirements, you will need to demonstrate proficiency in a partner language.
Increased Learning
One of the main goals of dual language education is for students to achieve bilingualism and biliteracy with high levels of proficiency in both languages. Dual language instruction has been shown to foster increased academic achievement and success in the classroom.
Community Focused
Build upon your linguistic and cross-cultural knowledge and skills to support bilingual learners and communities. You’ll focus on highly effective bilingual curricular, instructional, and assessment practices that promote the understanding of diverse cultures.
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Why Study Education at Central?
- Learn from well-qualified teaching professionals through internships in the classroom and other hands-on experiences.
- Our small class sizes allow for more personalized attention from faculty, creating a collaborative and supportive learning environment. You’ll have easier access to professors and academic advisors, ensuring you get the guidance you need to succeed.
- Teacher education is in our DNA at CWU. It’s why Central was established more than a century ago and it remains one of our most important academic programs.
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