Overview

The Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension at The City University of New York provides advanced pedagogical training for educators working in multilingual environments. This master's programme integrates foundational educational theory with specialised bilingual instruction techniques to support diverse learners. Students engage in a curriculum designed to meet New York State certification standards for early childhood settings.

Why Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension at The City University of New York?

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA and provide two letters of recommendation alongside a career goals essay. For those pursuing the bilingual extension, a specific essay in Spanish is required to demonstrate linguistic proficiency. The programme also requires the submission of GRE scores, ensuring all entrants meet high academic standards for graduate-level study.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 855 per credit
National fee: USD 855 per credit
Local fee: USD 470 per credit

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Child Study and Developmental Assessment
Child Development and Program Design
Family, School, and Community Interaction
Young Child with Special Needs
Multilingualism in the Classroom
Literacy in Bilingual/Multilingual Early Childhood Settings
Social Studies Concept Development
Teaching English as a New Language
Mathematical Concept Formation

Careers with Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension

Graduates are prepared for professional roles in early childhood education, specifically within bilingual and multilingual settings from birth to grade 2. The programme leads to eligibility for initial or professional New York State certification. Successful candidates often find employment as lead teachers, bilingual specialists, or educational consultants in public and private school systems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Study and Developmental Assessment
Program Design in Childhood Settings: Grades 1-6
Multilingualism in the Classroom, Birth to Grade Six
The Childhood Student with Disabilities
Learning and Teaching Literacy in Childhood Settings I: Literacy in the Primary Grades
Learning and Teaching Literacy in Childhood Settings II: Literacy in Grades 3 to 6

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.0 for all undergraduate and graduate work completed prior to acceptance.
Two letters of recommendation.
An interview might be scheduled by faculty request. (Requirements and procedures are available in the Department office, Carman Hall, Room B-32.)
Submit scores of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) revised general test, i.e., verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing if applying for admission at the graduate level.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30780 USD / year

≈ 30780 USD / year
Out-of-State

30780 USD / year

≈ 30780 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16920 USD / year

≈ 16920 USD / year

Additional Details

Resident:

Full-time - $5,545/semester
Part-time - $470/credit

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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