Master’s Degree Programs in
Dual Language/Bilingual Education

Offered in Spanish or Mandarin

Join our collaborative and supportive community to earn your master’s degree or certificate in dual language bilingual education for current and aspiring teachers. Our six master’s degree programs and our bilingual extension certificate will help you gain accreditation, deepen your practice, and learn to respond to the intellectual, linguistic, and emotional needs of students.

What Program Is Right for You?

At Bank Street, you’ll learn how to help students develop their language abilities and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Dual Language/Bilingual Early Childhood General Education (MSEd)

For educators of emergent bilingual students in grades 1-6
Content groundwork in literacy, math, science, arts, and social studies
Certification to teach in dual language/transitional bilingual classrooms

Dual Language/Bilingual Early Childhood Special Education (MSEd)

For educators of emergent bilingual students in grades 1-6 with a variety of social, emotional, behavioral, physical, and cognitive variations
Techniques for using play, social interaction, and sensory experiences
Special education certification to teach in dual language/transitional bilingual classrooms or to work as a Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT)

Dual Certification: Dual Language/Bilingual Early Childhood Special and General Education (MSEd)

For educators of emergent bilingual students in grades 1-6, including children with a variety of social, emotional, behavioral, physical, and cognitive variations
Content groundwork in many subjects and techniques for using play, social interaction, and sensory experiences
Certification to teach in dual language/transitional bilingual general, special education, and inclusion classrooms

Dual Language/Bilingual Childhood General Education (MSEd)

For educators of emergent bilingual students in grades 1-6
Content groundwork in literacy, literature, mathematics, science, arts, and social studies
Certification to teach in dual language/transitional bilingual classrooms

Dual Language/Bilingual Childhood Special Education (MSEd)

For educators who want to work with emergent bilingual students in grades 1-6 with a variety of social, emotional, behavioral, physical, and cognitive variations
Content groundwork in literacy, literature, mathematics, science, arts, and social studies that prioritizes play, social interaction, and sensory experiences
Special education certification to teach in dual language/transitional bilingual classrooms or to work as a Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT)

Dual Certification: Dual Language/Bilingual Childhood Special and General Education (MSEd)

For educators of emergent bilingual students in grades 1-6, including children with a variety of social, emotional, behavioral, physical, and cognitive variations
Prepares you for special and general education certification to teach in dual language/transitional bilingual education, general education, special education, or inclusion classrooms or to work as a Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT)
Full tuition scholarships available in partnership with NYCDOE

Bilingual Extension Certificate

For working teachers who wish to extend their New York State certification to work in dual language/transitional bilingual education classrooms
For certification in English as a New Language (ENL) in general education classrooms

Why Bank Street?

Helping Students Transition

In developing your own knowledge of bilingual and English as a new language (ENL) teaching concepts, you’ll become accredited and better prepared to meet your students where they are and help them prepare for advanced learning in many core content areas.

Prepared in the Long Run

In a field that experiences high turnover rates due to underprepared teachers, Bank Street is proud that 87% of its graduates remain in the field of education and 87% feel more confident in their subject area than comparison teachers.

Advocating for New Language Learners

There is high demand nationally for TESOL and bilingual teachers and advocates who are willing to critically examine how social, political, and economic factors impact their students.

Alumni Voices

I chose Bank Street for its strong Bilingual Education program, which was something that I was very much interested in pursuing. I believe that the commitment that Bank Street professors have to their students, their practice, and to New York City schools is outstanding. I am also a career changer (having been an actor), yet Bank Street encourages students like me to bring their knowledge and expertise into their teaching practice.

Sarah Ely, GSE '17

Dual Language/Bilingual Childhood General Education

212-652-8722
gseenrollment@bankstreet.edu

Master’s Degree Programs in Dual Language/Bilingual Education