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Nov 24, 2024
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2006-2007 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Bilingual Education Extension [BIL]
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The extension to authorize bilingual education is meant as an addition to a graduate program leading to the permanent or professional certificate in New York State. This extension must be attached to a master’s degree.
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the requirements for admission to a graduate program stated in this catalog, the applicant for enrollment in the program leading to an extension in bilingual education should contact the International Communications and Culture Department graduate coordinator for further information.
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Program Requirements
Fifteen credit hours of approved course work at the graduate level is required. In addition, candidates must complete collegesupervised field experiences of at least 50 clock hours in providing bilingual education, as appropriate to the teaching certificate. Core Courses: 15 credit hours
Total Credit Hours Required: 15
Additional Program Requirements
All students in the M.S.Ed. programs must pass a comprehensive examination based on required course work. In addition, students in the M.S.Ed. certification programs must pass the New York State required examinations not already taken for the initial or provisional certification: for French and Spanish, the Content Specialty Test (CST); for ESL, the CST-ESOL. Other requirements for the M.S.Ed. may be determined by the International Communications and Culture Department and must be ascertained by students in consultation with the department’s graduate coordinator.
Students in the Bilingual Extension program must pass the New York required examination: Bilingual Education Assessment (BEA) in the target language of bilingualism. If the candidates have already passed the CST in the target language, the BEA in this language is not required. |
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