Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2) / Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) and Master of Arts in Bilingual Education

The BS/MA program is designed to blend on-campus preparation with field experiences in a variety of school settings, including full-time student teaching for the BS program and a practicum for the MA program. Literacy, multicultural education, and information technology are integrated throughout all aspects of the program. The program conforms to the standards and guidelines of the New York State Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education and Bilingual Education. Upon completion of at least 149 semester hours and all degree requirements, students will receive a BS/MA and be eligible for recommendation for New York State certification in Early Childhood B-2, Childhood 1-6, and a Bilingual Education Extension.

This dual degree program can be completed in five years, including some January and Summer sessions, and requires successful completion of a minimum of 149 semester hours, including at least 118 s.h. at the undergraduate level and 31 s. h. at the graduate level. Students who are admitted to the MA. Bilingual portion of the dual degree program may replace up to 9 s.h. of undergraduate coursework for their bachelor's degree with an equal number of s.h. of graduate-level coursework taken for the MA in Bilingual Education.

Secondary school transcript: Your complete 9, 10, and 11th grade transcript and official translation in English, or any national exam or government certificates earned.
TOEFL, internet-based-TOEFL (IBT) - Score of 80 or higher
IELTS - 6.5 or higher