The Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) master's program is dedicated to preparing students to be educational leaders and advocates who, through rigorous academic and research-based programs of instruction, offer emergent bilinguals access to an excellent education. Our program recognizes, values, and integrates multilingual and multicultural pedagogies for diverse students. Furthermore, it emphasizes that effective research-based instruction results in positive learning outcomes and dispositions, ensuring that our graduates become vital advocates for all members of a global society.

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Tuition Cost Estimate

For the most accurate estimates of tuition please see the Cost Estimator located on the Student Business Services page. Below estimates do not account for potential scholarships, assistantships, or program-specific fees added to your bill. Please also remember that this not a tuition guarantee as the Texas Tech Board of Regents reviews tuition and fees annually.

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Degrees Offered

Masters (M.Ed.) Bilingual Education and ESL

Mode of Delivery

Online. We do not offer on-campus programs for these classes.

Program Handbook

Please see the Program Handbook for infomation about the program.

Application Materials

College Transcripts – Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to the Graduate School application. Information on submitting official transcripts will be provided to you by the Graduate School. Grade reports or unofficial transcripts from university web portals will not be accepted. Please redact the Social Security Number anywhere it appears on your transcript. If documents are written in a language other than English, a copy of a complete and official English translation must be provided with the original language records.

Required Supplemental Application Materials

Resumé, two professional recommendations, applicant statement. Download a comprehensive list of requirements.

Application Process

Please visit the Graduate Application Process for more information on how to apply.

Scholarship and Funding Opportunities

If you wish to be considered for scholarships and other funding opportunities, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis, please complete your application by the following dates:

• November 15th for the Spring semester
• April 15th for the Summer semesters
• July 15th for the Fall semester

Semester in which the program can be started

Continuous enrollment, students may begin coursework during any semester.

Required Hours to Completion

The master’s degree consists of 30 hours of coursework.

Allowable Transfer Hours

6 allowable transfer hours, at advisor's discretion. Graduate School rules regarding transfer hours apply.

Financial Aid

Masters students are eligible to apply for scholarships and financial aid. Please visit our Scholarships page for more information.

Tuition & Fees

Use the Student Business Services Tuition Estimator to estimate your costs.

Contacts

For more information, contact Dr. Comfort Pratt, Associate Professor of Curriculum & Instruction, at c.pratt@ttu.edu or 806-834-5710.

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