Bilingual/Bicultural Degree Plans
Master of Arts (M.A.) Major in Elementary Education Bilingual/Bicultural
The degree program in Elementary Education Bilingual Bicultural is designed for bilingual and bi-literate (Spanish and English) individuals interested in teaching in bilingual education programs in grades pre-kindergarten through grade six, including two-way dual language immersion programs. Graduate students in the field of bilingual education help meet an area of critical shortage as cited by the Texas Education Agency, and are prepared to teach students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds applying appropriate and sustaining pedagogical approaches that offer students access to excellence and equity in schooling.
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Major in Elementary Education Bilingual/Bicultural
The degree program in Elementary Education Bilingual Bicultural is designed for bilingual and bi-literate (Spanish and English) individuals interested in teaching in bilingual education programs in grades pre-kindergarten through grade six, including two-way dual language immersion programs. Graduate students in the field of bilingual education help meet an area of critical shortage as cited by the Texas Education Agency, and are prepared to teach students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds applying appropriate and sustaining pedagogical approaches that offer students access to excellence and equity in schooling.
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Major in Elementary Education (Early Childhood through Grade Six Generalist Bilingual Certification Option)
Texas State has been a top school for educators for over 100 years. Texas State is the ideal choice for teachers seeking to improve their performance and for career changers looking for certification with a master’s degree. The community of students enrolled in the master’s degree programs in elementary education at Texas State are passionate about teaching, learning and making a difference.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires multiple background checks for progression through the Educator Preparation Program. Based on information recorded in your criminal history, you may be ineligible for issuance of a teaching certificate upon completion of the Educator Preparation Program. If you have a criminal history, you may obtain a Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation from TEA. For more information, go to: https://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Investigations/Preliminary_Criminal_History_Evaluation-FAQs/.