Overview

You will earn a master’s of education (MEd) degree and qualify for a teaching license in K-6 classrooms. The Elementary Education - Dual Language Immersion - Teaching License program coursework at University of Minnesota focuses on dual language immersion (DLI)-specific practices such as biliteracy development and language-focused teaching strategies.

Dual language immersion expertise is a high needs area in Minnesota. The Minnesota Advocates for Immersion Network estimates that more than 15,000 students in Minnesota learn their subject matter in a language other than English.

Is this program right for you?

This program is designed for bilingual individuals who have a bachelor's degree including:

Education assistants or paraprofessionals
Tier 1 or Tier 2 teachers seeking a Tier 3 license currently in immersion, indigenous, or bilingual programs
International students

Professionals seeking a career change

Timeline

Classes are held Tuesday evenings (synchronous online and asynchronous online) and on Saturdays (synchronous online and asynchronous online; once a month in-person on campus). Students may need to take time off of work to complete the two 50 hour field experiences and the 12 weeks of student teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Experiences for K-12 Teaching
Enacting Equity-Based Pedagogy
Planning Design and Management
Academic Language and English Learners in the Content Areas
Child and Adolescent Development for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
Elementary Education Content and Pedagogy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-06-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Language Studies Primary Education View 292 other Masters in Primary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must have completed courses in at least three of the following areas before beginning the program. Remaining prerequisite coursework may be completed during the program, but must be finished before applying for a Tier 3 license.
College-level algebra (or higher)
Introductory science
Social science
Literature
Step 1: Fill out the inquiry form for a pre-application prerequisite review.
Step 2: If you meet the criteria, we will send you information about the Internal Program Application.
Step 3: Following the internal program application process, those we plan to admit will be given the application instructions to complete the Graduate School Application. Only those who are invited should complete the Graduate School Application

Tuition Fee

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International

29568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14784 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

29568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14784 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

19104 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9552 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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