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Elementary Bilingual Education

Elementary bilingual educators promote learning opportunities for students from diverse cultural backgrounds. They mentor, instruct and ease the transition for English-language learners and create a safe academic environment for them.

As an elementary bilingual education major at Kean, you benefit from hands-on learning through field experiences in local public schools as you prepare for New Jersey teacher certification. 

Kean is a nationally recognized Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) and established the SUPERA Spanish-speaking program in 1972 to offer college-level courses in Spanish to students learning English. Our bilingual education program follows the same principles of equity and access to high-quality education for elementary students.

When you graduate, you will continue the University’s longstanding tradition of excellence as you teach and lead in diverse and inclusive school environments, making a difference in the lives of young people and communities. 

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Bilingual students in Kean's SUPERA program

A degree in elementary bilingual education promotes educational opportunities for young students from diverse backgrounds. Kean's SUPERA program offers similar opportunities for students at the college level.

What You Learn

  • Explore the language-learning process and how people build primary and secondary language proficiency
  • Discover lesson planning, teaching techniques, assessment strategies and technology tools that support bilingual students
  • Use best practices to create safe and inclusive classroom environments that respect diverse cultures
  • Conduct assessments and know how to accommodate different learning styles
  • Strengthen your communication, listening and advocacy skills
  • Choose a content area or second major that reflects your individual interests
  • Get hands-on training through classroom study and field experiences in local schools

Program Information

Program Options:

B.A. in Elementary Education | Bilingual K-6

B.A. in Elementary Education | Bilingual K-6/5-8

This dual-certification program provides graduates with a K-6 initial teacher certification; a middle school endorsement in math, science, social studies, language arts or Spanish content area; and a bilingual endorsement.

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What stands out to me about the bilingual education program is the clarity of what is required in order to graduate. The faculty guided me every step of the way, and the dedication my advisor provided was nothing short of astonishing. My professors also made a tremendous impact on my amazing college experience and prepared me to become the teacher I am today."

Kimberly Naranjo
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Since 1955, Kean’s College of Education has earned accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. Notably, only one-third of the schools that produce teachers in the United States and New Jersey earn this accreditation.

CAEP advances equity and excellence in educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation that assures quality and supports continuous improvement to strengthen P-12 student learning.

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