Bilingual Education, Minor
Why Study Bilingual Education at NEIU
The minor in Bilingual Education, when combined with the following education major leading to a teaching license: Early Childhood (birth to 2nd grade), Middle Level (5th to 8th grade), Secondary (9th-12th grade), Physical Education (K-12th grade) or Special Education (K-age 21), prepares individuals to work with English learners in bilingual settings within the grade range of their initial endorsement.
In order to obtain a Bilingual Endorsement, students completing a minor in Bilingual Education must do one hundred hours of clinical experiences in a bilingual classroom and pass a state test of language proficiency.
Students must be admitted to the Goodwin College of Education and in one of the Education majors listed above.
What You'll Learn
Take a closer look at the minor in Bilingual Education and the courses offered toward the program.