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WIU's Bilingual/Bicultural education program
is the longest standing undergraduate program of its kind in Illinois
graduate of the program are prepared to teach them that english and Spanish
through a combination of quality courses
and practical field experience
students are encouraged to travel abroad
or to Mexico during a training to enhance the Spanish language skills
and knowledge of another culture
and lifestyle
financial aid is frequently available for the bilingual teacher in preparation from
state and federal funds
at WIU approximately ninety percent
of Bilingual obtain financial assistance
graduates are in high demand as there is a critical shortage
of Bilingual ESL teachers
in the state or nation
graduates of the educational and interdisciplinary studies program
are prepared for careers Bilingual
Bi-cultural, ESL
english as a second language
adult or multicultural education
in preparation for the anticipated nationwide teacher shortage
the EIS department have developed a master of arts teaching program
to assist individuals of very professional background
gain rapid access to teaching certification
to balance the demand for teachers with to rigorous practical course load
students can receive an advanced degree
an accompanying teacher certification in that period the period of two regular semesters
one full summer session
and accommodating ten-week internship
combination of quality courses and practical experiences
prepares for teaching in a diverse
technological world