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The graduate plan in Multicultural Studies in Education leads to the master of science degree. This interdisciplinary plan is designed so that students will be prepared comprehensively at an advanced level to deal effectively with multicultural issues in schools. The plan requires a minimum of 36 hours, including the following requirements:
Education Core (12 hours):TCED/INST 6031
SILC 6030SILC 5031
Support Area (6 hours):
SILC 5130
Choose one course from:
Other required course if seeking certification (1 hour):
TCED 5010 1
Master's Degree Options (6 hours):
EDUC 6839 or EDUC 6939
1Students not passing the Bilingual Education or ESL State Assessments by the final semester of this plan must enroll in and successfully complete this course. Students passing the required State Assessment by the final semester will have this course waived.
Track B - English as a Second Language (12 hours):Other required course if seeking certification (1 hour):
TCED 50101
Master's Degree Options (6 hours):
EDUC 6839 or EDUC 6939 or Comprehensive Exam plus six additional hours of approved course work
1 Students not passing the Bilingual Education or ESL State Assessment by the final semester of this plan must enroll in and successfully complete this course. Students passing the required State Assessment by the final semester will have this course waived.
Track C- Multicultural Education (12 hours):Support Area (6 hours):
Advised electives
Other required course if seeking certification (1 hour):
TCED 5010 1
Master's Degree Options (6 hours):
EDUC 6839 or EDUC 6939 or Comprehensive Exam plus six additional hours of approved course work
1 Students not passing the Bilingual Education or ESL State Assessment by the final semester of this plan must enroll in and successfully complete this course. Students passing the required State Assessment by the final semester will have this course waived.
At least 15 hours of this master’s degree may also fulfill the course requirements for the Bilingual Education or the English as a Second Language supplemental certificate. A supplemental certificate gives educators the ability to teach the supplemental subject only at the grade level and in the area of their already existing teaching certificate.
Teachers with specialized skills for teaching in culturally and linguistically diverse settings make a difference in the lives of children. This interdisciplinary program enhances educators’ understanding of issues that affect public school students from diverse cultural backgrounds. The program is designed so that students will be prepared comprehensively at an advanced level to deal effectively with the many multicultural issues and concerns that abound in schools today.
At least 12 hours of this master's degree may also fulfill the course requirements for the Bilingual Education or the English as a Second Language (ESL) supplemental certificate. A supplemental certificate gives educators the ability to teach the supplemental subject only at the grade level and in the area of their already existing teaching certificate so that within this degree students could obtain certificates in the following:
- Bilingual Education
- English as a Second Language
Graduates with this degree can pursue careers in public schools, community colleges and non-school settings. Depending upon specialized coursework, graduates’ career options may include bilingual or ESL teacher, school district multicultural coordinator, ESL teacher for the community college and non-school settings, adult literacy or continuing education teacher and much more.
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