About the course

The Bilingual/English as a Second Language/Multicultural Education M.Ed. program is a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive learning community where teachers prepare to help students of all ages, in schools, community settings, and workplaces, acquire additional languages and literacies while supporting their native language and cultural development. Our students become leaders in second language education and multicultural education and have the option to obtain teaching licenses in E.S.L. or bilingual education. We approach the study and practice of language development holistically, exploring the philosophic, historical, and theoretical foundations of multilingual/multicultural learning and teaching. We envision educational practices that help build an equitable world and multicultural nation and develop curricula that are responsive to racial, cultural, linguistic, and social class differences and facilitate learning. We prepare educational leaders to promote intercultural communication and cooperation and to critique and challenge existing social and educational structures and practices that exclude non-dominant groups and denigrate native language and culture. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Amherst
Fall (September), 2025	Amherst

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Massachusetts - Amherst

We require a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale).

　　A minimum of two letters of recommendation

　　Official transcript(s) from all colleges/universities you’ve attended.

　　A personal statement that articulates your interest in our program, your prior credentials and professional experiences, your professional or research interests, and your future career goals

　　For Advanced Practitioner candidates: evidence of teaching experience in formal and/or informal settings such as experience planning and teaching lessons in your own classroom or a similar setting

　　For career changers (e.g. individuals with significant experience in a prior career path): a one-page explanation of how your prior experiences will inform your career in education

　　If English is not your first language, evidence of your ability to speak and understand English: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 80 or IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 6.5)

　　The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) are not required.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Massachusetts - Amherst. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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