Spanish Bilingual Education
minor
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Spanish Bilingual Education
minor
Degree Overview
Hispanic populations in North America are rising, and the numbers are predicted to increase. If you’re thinking about becoming a teacher, chances are good that you will have a student of Spanish-speaking descent in your classroom. By becoming a bilingual educator, you’ll be able to reach these students and communicate with them and their families in their first language.
Calvin is a great place to study bilingual education because Grand Rapids has a large Hispanic community. You’ll have opportunities for teaching experience in a bilingual classroom as well as opportunities for personal connections and volunteering with local Spanish-speakers. And you’ll be challenged to grapple with tough but crucial questions about justice, hospitality, and faith. Plus, our education program is top-ranked, and graduates are in demand around the world.
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Program Distinctives
A one-of-a-kind program - Calvin boasts one of the few bilingual education offerings in Christian higher education. Our rigorous education program and our faith-centric approach to learning make for a uniquely powerful experience.
Proven results - Calvin education graduates get sky-high scores on state certification tests. We have one of the highest pass rates in Michigan.
Plays well with others - This minor pairs extremely well with other education degrees, like the popular elementary education major.
Hispanic populations in North America are rising, and the numbers are predicted to increase. If you’re thinking about becoming a teacher, chances are good that you will have a student of Spanish-speaking descent in your classroom. By becoming a bilingual educator, you’ll be able to reach these students and communicate with them and their families in their first language.
Calvin is a great place to study bilingual education because Grand Rapids has a large Hispanic community. You’ll have opportunities for teaching experience in a bilingual classroom as well as opportunities for personal connections and volunteering with local Spanish-speakers. And you’ll be challenged to grapple with tough but crucial questions about justice, hospitality, and faith. Plus, our education program is top-ranked, and graduates are in demand around the world.
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Program Requirements & Opportunities
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- Advisor
Abraham Ceballos-Zapata
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Full profile- (616) 526-7717
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You’ll earn a Spanish major on the way to your bilingual education degree—and that means study-abroad opportunities in places like Mexico and Peru.


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