Master of Education in Bilingual Education

UTEP’s M.Ed. in Bilingual Education program is a 30-credit hour degree that can be completed fully online or through on-campus coursework. The program is designed for individuals who wish to pursue graduate studies focused on the teaching and learning of English LearnersEmergent Bilinguals. Intended for busy educators (licensed or un-licensed) seeking to become advanced Bilingual Education practitioners, this degree program can be completed in as little as 12 months.



The M.Ed. in Bilingual Education program emphasizes the practical application of current theory, research, and assessment in Bilingual Education, with particular attention to the value of linguistic diversity, inclusivity and the design and implementation of culturally sustaining bilingual curriculum and practices. Graduates in this program develop a critical perspective, gain deeper knowledge in bilingual and multicultural pedagogies and secure strengthened credentials that enables them to become teacher-leaders and advocates for bilingual educators, administrators, children and their families both inside and outside of the PK-12 education system.

Through graduate coursework designed to promote reflection and refine teaching, students may tailor their course of study to earn State of Texas English as a Second Language (ESL) Certification or State of Texas Bilingual Certification andor a Graduate Certificate in Dual Language Bilingual Education (DLBE) and a Graduate Certificate in PK-12 ESL; preparation for ESL Certification or Bilingual Certification andor a DLBE Certificate is built into the program.