Master of Arts in Bicultural-Bilingual Studies Bicultural Studies Concentration
. The Master of Arts degree in Bicultural-Bilingual Studies responds
to a variety of societal needs through advanced multidisciplinary
study in language, culture, and related disciplines. It has concentrations
in Bicultural-Bilingual Education, Bicultural Studies, and English
as a Second Language. Program Admission Requirements The Division of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies offers an interdisciplinary program that encourages applicants from a wide range of disciplines. Applicants who do not meet University-wide requirements for unconditional admission may be admitted conditionally if scores from the Graduate Record Examination ), letters of recommendation, and/or previous work in the field provide evidence of academic potential. Information on the GRE and applications for the test may be obtained from the UTSA Testing Center or from the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. The institution code for the University of Texas at San Antonio is 6919-5 for the GRE. General Degree Requirements. Degree candidates are required to successfully complete a 36-semester-credit-hour program. Upon completion of at least 30 semester credit hours of coursework, the candidate is required to pass a written and oral comprehensive examination. Candidates for the concentrations in Bicultural Studies are required to give evidence of second language learning experiences acceptable to the division’s Graduate Program Committee. After completing the online application form (https://apply.embark.com/grad/utsa/32/), all materials should be sent to: . Bicultural Studies Concentration offers students the opportunity to pursue interdisciplinary study of cultural diversity and sociocultural dynamics in multicultural societies. Emphasis is on the study of biculturalism in the United States. Courses are designed for students with professional, policy, and research interests in intercultural relations within the various institutional settings of society, including business, education, government, health, social services, and cultural organizations. The curriculum complements a wide range of academic backgrounds including the humanities, social sciences, public policy, and business. At least 21 semester credit hours must be courses with a BBL designation. The Master’s degree is offered under two options: thesis and nonthesis. .
Degree Requirements .
A. Required coursework. 30 semester credit hours of coursework from four major areas as follows: Sociocultural Foundations (12 hours):
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Historical Foundations (3 hours from the following):
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Expressive Culture and Language Diversity (9 hours from the following):
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Research Foundations (6 hours from the following):
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B. Options Option I. 6 semester credit hours of Master’s Thesis or Option II. 6 semester credit hours of graduate elective coursework in Bicultural-Bilingual studies, English as a Second Language, or approved related areas.
For further information or to request an application packet, please contact:
Armando Trujillo, Ph.D., Master's Program Graduate Advisor of Record Check the Graduate School website for Master of Arts application deadlines.
Degree Worksheet Please use degree worksheet* along with faculty advising to assist in completing the requirements for TESL and BBL Master of Arts for 2007-2009. You may also use Graduate catalog to supplement degree worksheets. It is required that you receive approval for final degree plan from faculty advisor when completing the 36 hour program. * subject to change; For more information please email Ruben Arciniega: Ruben.Arciniega@utsa.edu
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