Master of Science in Special Education with a Specialization in Bilingual Education Online
Promote equity and academic excellence as a culturally competent leader in special education when you learn inclusive instructional strategies that empower you to teach diverse populations in bilingual settings.
Program Overview
Review details of our M.S. in Special Education with a Specialization in Bilingual Education online
Increase your impact on students with special education needs, especially in multicultural environments, with the Master of Science in Special Education with a Specialization in Bilingual Education online program from TAMIU. Bilingualism is not required to enter the program.
This accelerated online program combines evidence-based practices for special education with advanced bilingual teaching pedagogy. In as few as 12 months, you will gain a broad-based understanding of special education topics such as laws and ethics, foundational research, student stakeholder collaboration methods and classroom management techniques. Specialized coursework for this master’s in bilingual education will enhance your ability to use oral assessments and multicultural instructional strategies to evaluate, monitor and support the ongoing language acquisition process for English language learners, especially in the subjects of reading and language arts.
At TAMIU, you will benefit from experienced faculty members with real-world experience in K-12 special education. Plus, this versatile master's in special education online prepares you for a wide range of leadership roles in education, including directing special education and ESL programs at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
**This program is eligible for the TEACH Grant.
Graduates of this M.S. in bilingual – special education online program will be able to:
- Use assessment to make educational decisions for individuals with exceptionalities
- Integrate scholarly inquiry to select evidence-based strategies that meet the needs of individuals with exceptionalities
- Demonstrate leadership skills by advocating individuals with exceptionalities
- Use assessment to make educational decisions for individuals with exceptionalities
- Integrate scholarly inquiry to select evidence-based strategies that meet the needs of individuals with exceptionalities
- Demonstrate leadership skills by advocating individuals with exceptionalities
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Accreditation
The Texas A&M International University College of Education is accredited by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification.
Also available:
Texas A&M International University offers a variety of in-demand online education programs. Explore all of our online education programs.
Tuition
Affordable tuition designed for you
Tuition for the M.S. in Special Education with a Specialization in Bilingual Education online program is affordable and can be paid by the course. All fees are included.
In-State Tuition:
The following tuition applies only to Texas residents.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.S. in Special Education – Bilingual Education | $367 | $ | $12,111 |
Out-of-State Tuition:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|
| M.S. in Special Education – Bilingual Education | $1,030 | $33,990 |
*Tuition subject to change.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Upcoming dates you need to know
The M.S. in Special Education with a Specialization in Bilingual Education online program is delivered online, featuring 7-week courses and six start dates each year. Choose the start date that is best for you.
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/21/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/13/25 | 1/17/25 | 3/8/25 |
| Spring II | 3/24/25 | 3/10/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/21/25 | 5/9/25 |
| Summer I | 5/19/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/16/25 | 7/5/25 |
| Summer II | 7/7/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/30/25 | 7/7/25 | 8/22/25 |
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Admissions
First things first: What you need to apply
Applying for the M.S. in Special Education with a Specialization in Bilingual Education online program is a simple process. Learn more about the admission requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 2.75 GPA on the last 60 hours
Official transcripts from all institutions attended can be sent to:
Texas A&M International University
Graduate School
Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center, Suite 223
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX 78041
OR
Electronically to [email protected]
Former TAMIU students do not need to submit TAMIU transcripts.
For documents other than transcripts, please upload to your application portal located here. If transcripts are uploaded to the portal, you will be asked to resend all official transcripts by mail or email and will delay the application process.
Have a question? Call us at 844-872-8712.
Note:
International Transcript Evaluation
TAMIU does their own foreign credential evaluations. Graduate School does not require third party evaluations nor are obligated to accept the results, or GPA calculations, if an evaluation is submitted. If an applicant submits an official evaluation, the evaluation does not replace official transcripts or certificates of graduation.
Courses
Browse the courses in your online degree in special education
Curriculum for the M.S. in Special Education with a Specialization in Bilingual Education online program is comprised of 11 courses (33 credit hours). Students are required to take seven core courses and four specialization courses.
**The maximum grant amount can vary by year. TEACH Grants are available to qualified applicants who enroll in a TEACH Grant eligible program and require approved recipients to sign a service agreement for certain teaching service obligations. If you do not meet the requirements of your service obligation, the grant will turn into a loan that must be repaid, with interest. For more information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/teach#eligibility or contact the Texas A&M International University Financial Aid Office.
