The programs in Bilingual Education are designed to prepare teachers, researchers and curriculum developers
in Bilingual Education at all levels. Including a substantial field-based component, our programs are based on communicative methods
of second language acquisition and a reflective model of teaching which incorporate collaboration with colleagues, students, and
community. Our goal is to prepare professionals with a firm foundation in language, literacy, and applied linguistics along with
an understanding of a range of second language teaching approaches that can be adjusted to suit the needs of different learner populations
from diverse educational and ethnic backgrounds. The NYU programs in Bilingual Education affirm the value of heritage languages and
cultures and take an additive view of second language acquisition.
Bilingual Education, M.A.
The Master of Arts program prepares teachers for bilingual settings at the early childhood, elementary, secondary, and post-secondary levels.
For more information, e-mail Frank Tang at frank.tang@nyu.edu.
Post M.A. Advanced Certificate in Bilingual Education
The Post M.A. Advanced Certificate in Bilingual Education is for bilingual teachers, supervisors, teacher trainers, administrators, and materials developers who wish to continue their education beyond the Masters level. The 30-point program is appropriate for those who wish to continue their study of Bilingual Education or add to their teaching and learning experience. The Post-MA Advanced Certificate can also serve as a bridge between Masters and Doctoral study. The Bilingual Extension can also be earned through this program.
For more information, e-mail Miriam Eisenstein Ebsworth at mee1@nyu.edu.
The Bilingual Extension can be earned through the post- B.A., M.A. or post-M.A. programs. For more information, e-mail Frank Tang at frank.tang@nyu.edu.
Bilingual Education, Ph.D.
The doctoral program in Bilingual Education prepares higher education ESL/EFL teachers, teacher educators, supervisors, administrators, researchers, and curriculum/materials developers for bilingual and bicultural settings. The program emphasizes research in bilingualism and pedagogy in linguistically and socially diverse environments and communities.