English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Bilingual Education Minor

You’ll be at the foundational edge of teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students when you complete this minor in ESOL/bilingual education as part of your bachelor’s degree. Demand for teachers with ESOL education credentials is high, and prepared students usually are the first to be hired by school districts.

Highlights of the program

Meet your professors

credits are required for the ESOL/bilingual education minor

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of master's degree can be completed as an undergrad at WOU

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of students who apply to WOU are selected for admission

student clubs and organizations are waiting to welcome you in

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM

Learn how first and second languages are acquired and developed
Find out how to foster an inclusive classroom and understand the influence of culture on students’ learning and achievement
Become a pro about policies related to the education of English language learners

Example Courses

Faculty

CARMEN CACEDA

Professor, Education & Leadership
503-838-8409 | cacedac@wou.edu | RWEC 222

MARIA DANTAS-WHITNEY

Professor, Education & Leadership
503-838-8636 | dantasm@wou.edu | RWEC 223

JESSICA DOUGHERTY

Assistant Professor, Education & Leadership
503-838-8929 | doughertyj@wou.edu | RWEC 221

KRISTEN L. PRATT

Assistant Professor, Education & Leadership
503-838-9221 | prattk@wou.edu | RWEC 133

JOSHUA SCHULZE

Associate Professor, ESOL and Bilingual, , Education & Leadership
503-838-9285 | schulzejm@wou.edu | RWEC 221

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Phone: 503-838-8409

e-mail: cacedac@wou.edu

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