Program Overview
The Bilingual Education at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a MEd programme in Education, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Bilingual Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: USD 818 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 410 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Texas City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bilingual Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methods in Education
- Introduction to Historical and Socio-Cultural Foundations of Education
- Bilingualism/Multiculturalism: Critical Issues and Practices
- Dual Language Enrichment Education
- Bilingual Content Areas Across the Curriculum
- The Bilingual Reading Process
- Research on Language Development in Bilingual Environments
- Action Research in Dual Language and ESL Education
- Assessing Emergent Bilinguals
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.2 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Review and submit all Program Requirements:
- Bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.25. If applicant does not meet the minimum undergraduate GPA criterion, GRE general test with minimum scores of 150 Verbal, 141 Quantitative, and 4.0 Analytical are required for conditional admission. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years, unless the graduate program has indicated otherwise.
- Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 818 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 410 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 818 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 410 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, United States
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English