Master of Education in Bilingual and Multicultural Education  

Prepare for a career as a bilingual or English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher with this master’s degree. There is a growing demand for individuals with this preparation. With this degree, you can become a:

• bilingual or ESL classroom teacher
• bilingual or ESL resource teacher
• teacher responsible for providing bilingual or ESL support in classroom or special settings

Degree requirements

For the 30-unit plan, you will take:

• 21 units of required Bilingual and Multicultural Education courses
• 6 units of foundations courses
• 3 units of electives

Bilingual Emphasis

If you wish to meet the Arizona Bilingual Endorsement requirements, you may, through careful planning with your adviser, earn this endorsement within your master's degree program.

Visit the academic catalog to learn more about specific requirements.

You need to demonstrate language proficiency in a second language.

ESL Emphasis

You do not need to demonstrate language proficiency in a second language. However, if you decide to earn either the bilingual endorsement or the ESL endorsement, you will need to fulfill the language proficiency and teacher certification requirements of these endorsements

Visit the academic catalog to learn more about specific requirements.

Admissions

You must be admitted to both the College of Education and the Graduate College. Learn more about College of Education admission requirements.