Bilingual/Bicultural Education

Degree Guide

If you fit into any of the following categories, go to MA (Academic Track)

• I am not interested in teacher certification.
• I am an international student who will go back to my country, and my country does not accept US certification.
• I am interested in policy aspects of bilingual education.
• I am interested in doing research on bilingual education.
• I am interested in teaching in bilingual settings other than schools.

If you do not have teacher certification, were not an education major as an undergraduate, and have never taught, go to MA in Bilingual/Bicultural Childhood Education (Dual, Stream A).

If you do not have teacher certification, but have at least one year of experience as a lead classroom teacher, go to MA in Bilingual/Bicultural Childhood Education (Dual, Stream B).

If you're in Peace Corps or Teach for America, go to MA in Bilingual/Bicultural Childhood Education (Transitional B).

If you already have teacher certification, but want to get bilingual education certification and an M.A. degree, go to MA in Bilingual/Bicultural Education (Professional/Second Initial).

If you fit into any of the following categories, see Advanced Certificate:

• I have teacher certification, do not need an M.A., but need bilingual education certification.
• I am pursuing teacher certification in another field, but need bilingual education certification.