This program prepares you to teach children in grades EC-6 who are learning academic content in both English and Spanish. You'll learn about child development, bilingual education and biliteracy, and instructional strategies to contribute to the educational achievement of all children in EC-6 bilingual settings. Upon completion of this degree and passing applicable certification exams, you'll be eligible for Texas teacher certification in Core Subjects EC-6 with the Science of Teaching Reading, along with the Bilingual Education Supplemental: Spanish certification.
This program will prepare you to teach in bilingual classrooms, helping students thrive academically in both English and Spanish.
The University of Texas offers a high-quality education and opportunities for growth and development that are hard to find in other universities. UTRGV Professors are really engaged with the performance of their students and they are willing to go the extra mile for us to succeed. I believe that UTRGV has the diversity you find on campus because this gives you the opportunity to get involved with people from different backgrounds, which help us to expand our cultural knowledge.