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About us

The Department of Bilingual and Literacy Studies provides coursework, educational experiences, scholarship, and community engagement related to the fields of bilingual education and reading/literacy.

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Dr. Sandra Musanti
Professor / Associate Chair
Department of Bilingual and Literacy Studies
EEDUC 1.514 / BMAIN 2.130
Email: sandra.musanti@utrgv.edu
Email: bls@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 882-5738
Phone Alt: (956) 665-2034

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Who We Are Now

Welcome to the Department of Bilingual and Literacy Studies at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley! Our department offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in the areas of bilingual education and literacy. We prepare successful educators who will make a difference for students in monolingual, bilingual, and multilingual settings. Our world-class faculty conducts research that helps us understand the linguistic and literacy strengths and needs of traditionally underserved populations, particularly bilingual learners.

We can help you meet your career and professional goals through our courses, programs and scholarship!

Accreditation

The UTRGV Educator Preparation Program is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) meeting rigorous standards and processes for educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement.

CAEP Accredited Provider Excellence in Educator Preparation Accreditation

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