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.
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
Prof. of Education: ESOL/BIL, 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
Associate 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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