Overview

The Bilingual Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2 programme at The City University of New York provides specialised training for educators aiming to master dual-language instruction. This Master of Science in Education is designed to develop highly effective teachers capable of working within diverse early childhood environments.

Students can choose to specialise in one of three distinct language tracks: Spanish/English, French/English, or Chinese/English. The curriculum is tailored to support development from infancy through to the second grade, ensuring graduates are prepared for various educational stages. This flexibility allows the programme to meet the specific linguistic needs of urban school communities.

The City University of New York offers multiple entry routes based on an applicant's existing professional standing.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 855 per credit
National fee: USD 855 per credit
Local fee: USD 470 per credit

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Bilingual Early Childhood Education
Bilingual Childhood Education
Bilingual Extension for Pupil Personnel Services
Early Childhood Education
Special Education
TESOL

Careers with Bilingual Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2

Graduates are prepared for professional roles as lead teachers in bilingual and dual-language classrooms. The programme leads to certification in Early Childhood Education with a Bilingual Education Extension, qualifying individuals for positions in public and private sectors. Employment opportunities are found in various settings including infant and toddler centres.

In addition to nursery and preschool environments, alumni often secure roles within kindergarten and primary school grades one and two. The demand for bilingual educators continues to grow in diverse urban districts and international schools. Graduates may also pursue careers in educational consultancy or pupil personnel services within bilingual contexts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early Childhood Curriculum: Birth through Grade 2
Integrative Seminar in Early Childhood Education
Foundations of Bilingual Education
Social and Historical Contexts of Early Childhood Education
Children with Special Needs: Birth through Grade 2
Language and Literacy: Birth through Grade 2

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

40-52

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0.
A liberal arts or sciences major or interdisciplinary concentration of at least 30 credits.
General education core in the liberal arts and sciences to include: artistic expression; communication; information retrieval; concepts in history and social sciences; humanities; a language other than English; scientific and mathematical processes; and written analysis and expression.
An on-site writing sample in English and in Spanish, French or Chinese.
Demonstration of satisfactory oral English and Spanish, French or Chinese through an interview conducted with at least two professors.
Submission of official score report on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), except applicants who are certified teachers or school administrators and hold a graduate degree.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

16672 USD / year

≈ 16672 USD / year
Out-of-State

16672 USD / year

≈ 16672 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9165 USD / year

≈ 9165 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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Funding

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