Program Overview

Bilingual Early Childhood Education

This master's program will prepare you to become an effective teacher using two languages of instruction in an early childhood setting, including infant and toddler centers, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and grades 1 to 2. The program is offered in three languages: Spanish/English, French/English, and Chinese/English.

Credits

• For those without New York State (NYS) certification: 40-52 credits
• For those with initial certification in Childhood Education, Special Education, or TESOL: 33-44 credits
• For those with initial certification in Early Childhood Education: 30-36 credits

Certification

Early Childhood Education with Bilingual Education Extension

Eligibility and Admission Requirements

For applicants who do not hold NYS certification

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0
• A liberal arts or sciences major or interdisciplinary concentration of at least 30 credits
• An on-site writing sample in English and in Spanish, French, or Chinese, and an interview conducted in English and in Spanish, French, or Chinese to demonstrate speaking, reading, and writing fluency
• Two letters of recommendation
• A statement of purpose
• Supplemental Material: a translated statement of purpose in the language of instruction you intend to pursue

For applicants with initial certification in Childhood Education, Special Education, or TESOL

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0 or a master's degree with a GPA of at least 3.5
• NYS initial, professional, or permanent certification in Childhood Education, Common Branches Pre-K-6, Special Education, or TESOL
• An on-site writing sample in English and in Spanish, French, or Chinese, and an interview conducted in English and in Spanish, French, or Chinese to demonstrate speaking, reading, and writing fluency
• Two letters of recommendation
• A statement of purpose
• Supplemental Material: a translated statement of purpose in the language of instruction you intend to pursue

For applicants with initial certification in Early Childhood Education

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0 or a master's degree with a GPA of at least 3.5
• NYS initial certification in Early Childhood Education
• An on-site writing sample in English and in Spanish, French, or Chinese, and an interview conducted in English and in Spanish, French, or Chinese to demonstrate speaking, reading, and writing fluency
• Two letters of recommendation
• A statement of purpose
• Supplemental Material: a translated statement of purpose in the language of instruction you intend to pursue

Application Deadlines

Fall Start

• March 15
• April 15 – Extended Deadline

Spring Start

• October 15