MA in Bicultural/Bilingual Education in San Antonio United States | University of Texas at San Antonio

University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 14,002
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Master of Arts in Bicultural-Bilingual Education provides graduate-level training for developing and executing bilingual and dual language programs, particularly for English-Spanish K-12 environments. This cross-disciplinary program deepens knowledge of urban education, bilingual applied linguistics, and diverse children's literature. Rooted in equity principles, the curriculum integrates theoretical frameworks and research on successful bilingual/dual language instruction.
The M.A. in Bicultural-Bilingual Education equips students with advanced knowledge for creating and managing bilingual/dual language programs. The coursework blends critical teaching methodologies with equity-focused education approaches, while promoting bilingualism and biliteracy as valuable assets. This interdisciplinary program enhances comprehension of urban schooling, linguistic applications in bilingual contexts, and multicultural youth literature. With a social justice foundation, the curriculum explores theories and studies concerning impactful bilingual/dual language education. Students can pursue this master's degree through three pathways: thesis, non-thesis, or initial teacher certification tracks.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Required Degree - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
Minimum GPA - 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours
Coursework - 18 credit hours in an area related to this graduate degree and at least 12 hours must be at the upper-division level.
Transcripts - Required from all institutions attended, international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English
Credential Evaluation - Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) directly from the graduate admission application platform
English Language Proficiency - 550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS

Tuition USD 14,002

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