Master’s in Bilingual/ESL Education
(Online and On Campus)
The Master’s in Bilingual/ESL Education (M.Ed.) program is comprised of 12 courses (36 semester credit hours) delivered fully online or on campus. The program will prepare students with the knowledge and the research skills needed to increase success in bilingual education, ESL 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.
The Bilingual/ESL Education program is part of the Center for Research & Development in Dual Language Education (CRDLLA).
ADMISSIONS DEADLINES
JULY 1* (FALL)
*Program has alternate admission deadline of July 1. Note applications submitted for earlier deadline receive priority for admission. To be admitted, you must apply to the department of Educational Psychology and Texas A&M University.
How to ApplyProgram Details
Degree: Master’s in Bilingual/ESL Education
Degrees Offered: Master of Education
Minimum Credit Hours: 36
Delivery: Online or On Campus
*Select College of Education and update credit hours
Resources
Core Curriculum
Required Courses M.Ed. & M.S.
3 credit hours each; 30 hours
BIED 610: Hispanic Bilingual Assessment and Monitoring Students
BIED 611: Dual Language Programs Methodologies
BIED 612: Content Area Instruction for Hispanic Bilingual Programs
BIED 613: Spanish/English Biliteracy
BIED 614: Bilingual Education Curriculum Development
BIED 615: Teacher Action Research in Bilingual Education
BIED 616: Spanish for Bilingual and Dual Language Classrooms
EPSY 636: Techniques of Research
EPSY 683: Field Practicum in Bilingual Education
EPSY 685: Directed Studies in Bilingual Education
Prescribed Elective Course M.Ed.
3 credit hours each; 6 hours
EPSY 683: Field Practicum in Bilingual Education
EPSY 685: Directed Studies in Bilingual Education
Prescribed Elective Courses M.S.
6 credit hours
EPSY 691: Research (Thesis)
Other Available Courses
BIED 617 : Evaluation of Programs with Bilingual and Language Minority Students K-12 *
BIED 620: Current Issues in Bilingual Education
BIED 632: Research in Second Language Education
BIED 689: Special Topics-BIED Early Language and Literacy
*Other courses may be considered with approval of the graduate committee
M.S. and M.Ed. 36 semester credit hours
Contact Advisors
Peggy Brigman
Academic Advisor III
Sally Kallina
Academic Advisor
Contact Faculty
Dr. Sandra Acosta
Associate Professor
Dr. Rafael Lara-Alecio
Regents Professor
Dr. Yolanda Padron
Professor
Dr. Hector Rivera
Associate Professor
Dr. Miranda Walichowski
Clinical Associate Professor
Dr. Monica Neshyba
Clinical Associate Professor
Dr. Zohreh Eslami
Professor
Master’s Frequently Asked Questions
Masters
Is supervision of experience requirements offered?
It is the responsibility of students to independently seek out supervision opportunities. TAMU does not provide supervision for practicum hours.
Statement of Purpose Essay – Apply Texas
All applicants must complete the Apply Texas Essay, Statement of Purpose and explain the following:
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- Why you applied to this program
- Academic background and training
- Potential for graduate study
- Research experience
- Other relevant professional experiences
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I want/need a Graduate Assistantship/Fellowship – how do I apply?
Please note that we cannot guarantee any financial assistance to any student. We will contact all admitted students about the process for applying for all available assistantships. This is a separate process from applying for admission. The department and programs will choose students to be nominated for Graduate Diversity or Graduate Merit fellowships. These fellowships are only open to U.S. citizens. Please do not ask to be nominated for one of these fellowships as the program will determine which students are competitive for these awards.
Can I send supplemental materials?
You can send us anything you like, and will keep them in our application file. However, we will not upload these items to your file. If you want items such as a professional paper or resume included for review, you need to upload these items to the application as we cannot upload them on your behalf.
If I already have letters from my recommenders can I send those in?
Yes, we will accept the paper letters, however we strongly prefer the electronic format provided as part of the online application, once you complete the Apply Texas Application through applicant.tamu.edu portal. If you have paper letters they must be sent directly to the admissions office in a signed and sealed envelope. Letters not received in a signed envelope will not be accepted. Letters can be mailed to:
(U.S. Postal Service)
Graduate Admissions Processing
Office of Admissions
Texas A&M University
P.O. Box 40001
College Station, TX 77842-4001Please make sure that you submit a Document ID Sheet along with any additional documents you submit.
Is there a form for completing letters of recommendation?
Yes, this is part of the
applicant.tamu.edu portal. There is an electronic form so you will need to type in the recommender’s email address and send it to them. You may want to contact the recommender to let them know the form will be coming electronically.What are the typical program costs?
The following website can help you estimate the cost of the program, including current costs of tuition and fees: Click here for the cost of attendance estimator
Please note, you must update the program hours.
Can you guide me through the application process?
How to Apply: Master’s Application Information | Doctoral Application Information
I live out of state. Do you accept out-of-state applicants?
Yes, we accept in-state and out-of-state applicants.
Is there any opportunity for financial assistance?
Yes, there are opportunities for financial assistance through the following departments: Office of Graduate Studies Financial Aid