Overview

You will earn a master’s of education (MEd) degree and qualify for a teaching license in K-6 classrooms. The Elementary Education - Dual Language Immersion - Teaching License program coursework at University of Minnesota focuses on dual language immersion (DLI)-specific practices such as biliteracy development and language-focused teaching strategies.

Dual language immersion expertise is a high needs area in Minnesota. The Minnesota Advocates for Immersion Network estimates that more than 15,000 students in Minnesota learn their subject matter in a language other than English.

Is this program right for you?

This program is designed for bilingual individuals who have a bachelor's degree including:

Education assistants or paraprofessionals
Tier 1 or Tier 2 teachers seeking a Tier 3 license currently in immersion, indigenous, or bilingual programs
International students

Professionals seeking a career change

Timeline

Classes are held Tuesday evenings (synchronous online and asynchronous online) and on Saturdays (synchronous online and asynchronous online; once a month in-person on campus). Students may need to take time off of work to complete the two 50 hour field experiences and the 12 weeks of student teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Experiences for K-12 Teaching
Enacting Equity-Based Pedagogy
Planning Design and Management
Academic Language and English Learners in the Content Areas
Child and Adolescent Development for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
Elementary Education Content and Pedagogy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-06-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Teaching Primary Education View 312 other Masters in Primary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must have completed courses in at least three of the following areas before beginning the program. Remaining prerequisite coursework may be completed during the program, but must be finished before applying for a Tier 3 license.
College-level algebra (or higher)
Introductory science
Social science
Literature
Step 1: Fill out the inquiry form for a pre-application prerequisite review.
Step 2: If you meet the criteria, we will send you information about the Internal Program Application.
Step 3: Following the internal program application process, those we plan to admit will be given the application instructions to complete the Graduate School Application. Only those who are invited should complete the Graduate School Application

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33552 USD / year

≈ 33552 USD / year
Out-of-State

33552 USD / year

≈ 33552 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21264 USD / year

≈ 21264 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Is this program right for you?

Timeline

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Minneapolis

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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