Bilingual and Multicultural Education - Bilingual, Master of Education
Department of Educational Specialties
College of Education
This program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
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To receive a master’s degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject areas, consisting of at least 30 units of graduate-level courses. Many master’s degree programs require more than 30 units.
You must additionally complete:- All requirements for your specific academic plan(s). This may include a thesis.
- All graduate work with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.
- All work toward the master's degree must be completed within six consecutive years. The six years begins with the semester and year of admission to the program.
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In addition to University Requirements:
- Complete individual plan requirements.
Candidates in this program of study are required to demonstrate content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and skills, and professional knowledge to enroll in the fieldwork and capstone courses.
Content, pedagogical, and professional knowledge or skills are demonstrated through candidate performance on key assessments embedded in the following courses:
- BME 530, BME 631, BME 634, BME 637, BME 608, and BME 698
- A portfolio of sample work that demonstrates proficiency on TESOL professional standards, and through a passing score on a comprehensive examination
| Minimum Units for Completion | 30 |
| Additional Admission Requirements | Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. |
| Arizona Certification/Endorsement | Prepares student for Arizona Certification and/or Endorsement. |
| Research | Individualized research may be required by chosen emphasis or offered as an option. |
Additional Admission Requirements
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Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
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Candidates must:
- Demonstrate intermediate or higher proficiency in a language other than English, to be documented by academic records or other appropriate means, such as testing by the Department of Modern Languages; or
- For international students fluent in a language other than English, a score of at least 550 on the TOEFL test.
Master's Requirements
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Take the following 30 units:
Required Courses (18 units)
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*Both the BME 608 fieldwork course and the BME 698 capstone course should be taken near the completion of this 30-unit program.
Foundations (6 units)
Electives (6 units)
Select at least two courses from**:
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**If you have not completed a Foundations course prior to admission to this program, then you must complete one of EDF 500, EDF 670, EDF 671, EDF 672, EDF 673, or EDF 677. Other suitable electives may be substituted with the advisor's written approval.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
At least 50% of your courses must be at the 600-level or above. A maximum of two 400-level courses may be taken for graduate credit in the program of study. In addition, you must be admitted to this degree program before finishing your first 12 units of graduate work.
Please be aware that if you wish to meet the requirements for a Bilingual Endorsement - Arizona Department of Education, you may, through careful planning with your advisor, earn this endorsement within your master's degree plan. Students seeking this endorsement must meet its coursework requirements by including:- 3 units of Linguistics
- BME 531 (or an equivalent course approved by the advisor)
- Documentation of their language proficiency by means of the Spanish Proficiency or Navajo Language Tests or by proper evidence from Tribal authorities or the Modern Language department.
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Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.