Master of Science in Childhood Education - Bilingual Extension

Combine technology-infused curriculum with practical experience in school settings to make a difference in the lives of children as an educator. Offered in multiple formats, including fully online for ultimate flexibility, the Childhood Education, M.S. is ideal for working professionals and adult learners looking for career preparation in a valued profession that makes a difference.
Youll learn to nurture children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, as well as how to successfully integrate technology into all aspects of teaching and learning.
New York Tech's emphasis on diversity ensures that youll develop culturally responsive teaching practices and can work with diverse student populations'skills that are in great demand.
The Bilingual Extension program is offered to candidates who are already certified to teach in New York State and wish to teach English Language Learners (ELLs) in a bilingual setting. Upon successful completion of the Bilingual Education Assessment (BEA) and course requirements for this extension, teacher candidates will be certified to teach English Language Learners in a bilingual setting. As part of the required clinical experience, candidates must complete college supervised field experiences of 50 hours within a bilingual setting.

B.S. degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university with a major or its equivalent (minimum of 30-credit concentration) in one of the following areas: biology, chemistry, economics, English, history, life science, math, physics, or psychology.
If you have less than 30 credits in these areas, you should speak with the program chair to review your academic record for other options.
Completed required general education core in the liberal arts and sciences, including but not limited to: artistic expression, communication, information retrieval, concepts in history and social sciences, humanities, a language other than English, scientific and mathematical processes, and written analysis and expression.
Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
Students who have a GPA between 2.85 and 2.99 may be considered for conditional admission by the program chair. If students are admitted conditionally, they must achieve a 3.0 GPA in the first six graduate credits to continue in the M.S. program.
Personal statement
Two letters of recommendation
A copy of your initial teaching certification
Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts

IELTS score- 6.0
TOEFL (iBT) score- 79