What You’ll Learn
Our Bilingual Education programs prepare successful bilingual educators across a variety of language and cultural backgrounds. You will learn to use your language and pedagogical skills to help bilingual PK-12 students meet rigorous New York State learning standards.
You will examine the field of education in more sophisticated ways. Build your critical thinking skills and further develop your personal teaching philosophy.
Curriculum
Delivery Modes:- Hybrid (Face to Face & Online Courses)
The Bilingual Education (Spanish), grades pre-K-12, MSEd (Hybrid) option leads to professional certification:
Bilingual Education (Spanish), grades pre-K-12, MSEd(Hybrid)For individuals who hold (or will soon hold) a NYS teaching certificate. Spanish proficiency is required. The MSED in Bilingual Education is Spanish specific and does not support any other language. Provides professional certification.
Bilingual Education, Advanced Certificate (100% online)
For individuals who hold (or will soon hold) a NYS teaching certificate. Proficiency in a language other than English is required. This program allows you to build on your existing undergraduate education as you continue to develop your skills and knowledge of the teaching profession. The Advanced Certificate is open to ALL languages.
Curriculum (MSEd)
Curriculum (Advanced Certificate)
Career Outlook
The United States Department of Education has identified Bilingual Education as a nationwide teacher shortage area, and a specific shortage area for New York State. The National Center for Education Statistics reports that 9.4% of all students in U.S. public schools were identified as English Language Learners in 2014-15. New York and the nation as a whole are expected to continue to diversify in the years ahead - generating sustained demand for the teachers prepared to support Bilingual learners.
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Application Process
All applicants must complete the multi-step process managed by the Center for Graduate Studies.
- Determine your applicant type
- Submit application
- Request all official transcripts
- Review and submit required application materials through the Application Status Portal
- International applicants must also submit international materials
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Deadlines
Fall Semester: March 15
Spring Semester: October 15
Summer Semester: March 15Complete applications received after the published deadline are welcome and will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
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Field Experience
Becoming a great bilingual teacher means gaining practical experience in a real classroom. Brockport has strong ties to the education community throughout the local area.
Opportunities for Experience -
Financing Your Education
Learn more about scholarships, fellowships, and graduate assistantships.
What’s Next?
Start Your Application
Complete our multi-part application with the Center for Graduate Studies.
Apply Now