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Overview
The Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension program
The Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension program of the University at Buffalo is also for you if you have already obtained initial teacher certification before entering the program, but you aspire to complete both a master's degree in childhood education with bilingual extension and satisfy grades 1–6 professional certification requirements. To be eligible for this program, you must have native or near native proficiency in both English and Spanish.
The features of our program include:- laboratories, centers and research and evaluation projects that provide a rich variety of learning opportunities, including field experiences and projects in collaboration with local schools' bilingual and second language programs
- study of English language learners and bilingual education students
- study of foundation of bilingual, dual and second language education
- study of bilingualism and first and second language acquisition
- study of developmental readers, first and second language reading processes, and first and second language reading instruction at the pre-school and emergent level, elementary grades; literacy in first and second language; technology; language, literacy and culture; children's and young adult literature; and classroom reading and second language assessment
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Early Child Development & Learning
- Improving Social Studies Instruction, Elementary
- Improving Elementary Science Instruction
- Improving Elementary Mathematics Instruction
- Childhood Literacy Methods
- Language Arts Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 96
Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Language Studies Early Childhood Education View 910 other Masters in Language Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 96
Other requirements
General requirements
To be eligible for this program, you must have majored in or completed 30 credit hours in one of the following areas:
- Arts: Art History, Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
- English
- Languages other than English (e.g., French, Spanish)
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics
- Social Sciences: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science
- Social Sciences Interdisciplinary (Health & Human Services: Early Childhood Concentration only)
Application fee: A $50 non-refundable application fee
Test scores
Two references
Unofficial transcripts
Statement of education and career goals
Official original proof of your degree
A course-by-course transcript evaluation by a NACES member organization
A copy of your passport biographical page
Official test scores for either the TOEFL, the IELTS or PTE
Financial documentation — International graduate applicants must document their ability to pay for all costs
An official bank statement
Tuition Fee
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International
46200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23100 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
46200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23100 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
22620 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11310 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Buffalo
920 - 1560 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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