Bachelor of Multilingual Education at Western Washington University

Western Washington University offers the Bachelor of Multilingual Education as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Bellingham , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for multilingual education and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 27, 2026.

About Bachelor of Multilingual Education

The Multlingual Education Minor is available to undergraduate students in the English Language Learner/Bilingual Endorsement program. This includes 25 credits of MLE coursework and 3+ credits of approved coursework demonstrating study of another culture for students in teacher certification programs.

Students working toward an English Language Learner/Bilingual Education endorsement may choose to complete the 28-credit Multilingual Education Minor.

Why Consider a Multilingual Education Minor?

Students who are English language learners are the fastest growing student population in the public school system. Statewide, approximately 10 percent of all P-12 students are ELLs, but in some districts that percentage is much, much higher. In order to meet the needs of this diverse population in monolingual English classrooms and in bilingual classrooms, we need teachers at all grade levels and content areas who have the knowledge gained in the MLE minor.

Disciplines

Woodring College of Education

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Multilingual Education at Western Washington University

Entry Requirements

Submit Official Transcripts

Applicants are responsible for requesting official credentials/transcripts from the appropriate institutions as defined below. A transcript is considered official if is sent directly from the institution of origin or the Ministry of Education to the Office of Admissions. Please do not mail your own transcripts. They cannot be accepted, even in a sealed envelope.

First-Year applicants must submit:

Official secondary school credentials with certified English translations when necessary

Transfer and Post-baccalaureate applicants must submit:

Official credentials from all postsecondary institutions attended, even if you do not expect to transfer credit. Only transcripts issued within the last year will be accepted.
Transfer applicants with fewer than 45 transferable quarter (30 semester) credits must also submit official secondary school credentials with certified English translations when necessary

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Multilingual Education

Classroom teacher P-12; ELL specialist

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Multilingual Education at Western Washington University

Application Fee 70

How to Apply for Bachelor of Multilingual Education at Western Washington University

The Application for Admission
$70 non-refundable application fee
Official transcripts (an official transcript evaluation from an approved organization may also be required)
Evidence of English language proficiency
Declaration of Financial Responsibility
An essay that helps the Admissions Committee understand your academic goals, related experiences and/or preparatory course work, and professional goals

Bachelor of Multilingual Education at Western Washington University

Western Washington University

United States of America, Bellingham