Master of Science in Bilingual/ESL Education

The Department of Educational Psychology offers a Master of Science (MS) in Bilingual/ESL Education with a thesis degree option.

Graduates are prepared to assume instructional leadership positions focused on the educational needs of bilingual and dual-language learners. The program will prepare students with the knowledge and research skills needed to increase success in bilingual education or related fields. The coursework is designed to deepen knowledge and strengthen credentials in the area of bilingualism, bi-literacy, and cross-cultural awareness by focusing on teaching and learning skills for those working as teachers, researchers, or curriculum developers, at the early childhood, elementary, secondary, and/or post-secondary levels.

This program is also approved for delivery via asynchronous or synchronous distance education technology.