Mission
The Department of Bilingual and Literacy Studies is dedicated to supporting the education of our diverse student population in monolingual, bilingual, and multilingual settings. Our faculty and students are deeply committed to understanding the linguistic and literacy strengths of traditionally underserved populations. We actively examine the educational requirements of children in these communities and implement curriculum, instruction, and policies that promote their language and literacy achievement.
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.
Academic Programs
Bachelor's
Bachelor's Degree
Education (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Education
Program Modality: Campus
Inspire the next generation by becoming a teacher with a Bachelor of Science in Education at UTRGV.
As a student in this program, you will explore various topics such as teaching methods, leadership skills, and child development. You will be eligible for Early Childhood through 6th grade (EC-6) teacher certification to teach at the elementary level. Additionally, the program offers Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) concentrations, which prepare you to become certified to help students learn English as their second language.
Concentrations:
Master's
Master's Degree
Bilingual Education (MED)
Master of Education in Bilingual Education
Program Modality: Online
The Master's degree in Bilingual Education is an innovative and unique program with several concentrations. The program is designed to develop master teachers and advocates with a thorough understanding of effective enrichment of bilingual education and practices that not only meet the educational needs of Spanish speakers but also provide bilingual/biliterate/bicultural enrichment opportunities for all children.
The degree program prepares "dual experts" in various areas to promote and support the enrichment of bilingual education. Students completing the degree will be able to provide expert instruction, advise administrators, participate in program development, and lead professional development for schools and districts. Students will have the potential to become agents of change by advocating for bilingual learners and equitably implementing education policy for bilinguals and their communities. This program is 100% online.
Specializations:
Master's Degree
Reading and Literacy (MED)
Master of Education in Reading and Literacy
Program Modality: Online
The Master's degree in Reading and Literacy prepares PK-12-grade teachers in the practical and theoretical aspects of reading. The program specializes in literacy within bilingual, multilingual, transnational, and immigrant contexts. Within the specializations offered, students will learn about the reading process, how people learn to read, and how bilingual/ESL issues impact reading. This program is 100% online.
Concentrations:
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BESO strives to promote bilingualism and biculturalism within our community.
Nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).