Williamsburg,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Education in Curriculum and Instruction - ESL and Bilingual Education in Williamsburg United States | College of William and Mary
College of William and Mary
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Williamsburg United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,352
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Across Virginia and nationwide, school systems are seeing a swift rise in English learner (EL) populations, yet there's a critical lack of educators equipped to support them. William & Mary's ESL/Bilingual Education master's program develops teachers to effectively serve culturally and linguistically diverse students across general education, ESL, and dual language settings.
The M.A.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction with an ESL/Bilingual Education focus is an intensive 12-month program for aspiring educators, leading to PreK-12 ESL certification. This pathway is exclusively designed for those without prior teaching credentials. Graduates also gain strong preparation for potential doctoral studies in ESL/Bilingual Education.
W&M's program cultivates empathetic, skilled educators equipped to champion EL students and their communities. With a strong social justice framework, participants become effective advocates while mastering research-based approaches. The curriculum emphasizes asset-based language instruction that honors students' cultural and linguistic identities.
Regardless of future teaching environments—urban, suburban, or rural—graduates learn to foster inclusive classrooms where every student's voice is valued and supported in their learning journey.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work are required.
The application requires letters from three persons qualified to evaluate the applicant's professional, ethical, and academic qualifications for graduate study.
The application requires an essay describing your career aspirations and why you have decided to seek admission to the William & Mary School of Education.
TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for students for whom English is the native language. The the applicant has a degree from a U.S. institution of higher education, the TOEFL/IELTS requirement can be waived for admission.
Although a minimum score for admission has not been issued, international students who are typically admitted score at least 100 on the internet version of the TOEFL (or comparable score on other versions of the exam) or a 7.0 on the IELTS.
The application requires letters from three persons qualified to evaluate the applicant's professional, ethical, and academic qualifications for graduate study.
The application requires an essay describing your career aspirations and why you have decided to seek admission to the William & Mary School of Education.
TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for students for whom English is the native language. The the applicant has a degree from a U.S. institution of higher education, the TOEFL/IELTS requirement can be waived for admission.
Although a minimum score for admission has not been issued, international students who are typically admitted score at least 100 on the internet version of the TOEFL (or comparable score on other versions of the exam) or a 7.0 on the IELTS.
Tuition
USD
29,352