Bicultural-Bilingual Studies (M.A.)-Bicultural Studies Concentration
Basic Degree Information/Description:
The Master of Arts degree in Bicultural-Bilingual Studies is designed to respond 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.
This program concentration offers students the opportunity to pursue interdisciplinary study of cultural diversity and social cultural 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 non-thesis.
Admission Requirements and Deadlines:
Degree Requirements: Degree candidates are required to complete successfully 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 concentration in Bicultural-Bilingual Education must demonstrate proficiency in a second language. Candidates for the concentration in Bicultural Studies are required to give evidence of second language learning experiences acceptable to the department’s Graduate Program Committee. For a complete list of degree requirements please see the Graduate Catalog.
Admission requirements and pre-requisites: Bachelor's degree with 18 credit hours in field of study or in another appropriate field of study. Note: Three required courses are taught in Spanish only, you will need advanced proficiency in the Spanish language to be demonstrated by examination or coursework for these courses.
Graduate Studies Application: Yes
Department Application: No
Transcripts: Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended.
Test Scores: If GPA less than 3.0 in last 60 hours, may need to submit General GRE scores.
Resume: Recommended if applicants do not meet minimum GPA requirement.
Letters of Recommendation: Recommended if applicants do not meet minimum GPA requirement. Pending UT System approval, applicants will need to provide a must submit a one-page statement of purpose, in either English or Spanish, describing why she or he wants to pursue a master’s degree. This requirement would apply to applicants for Fall 2013 or beyond.
Statement of Purpose: Recommended if applicants do not meet minimum GPA requirement
Minimum TOEFL Score (for International Applicants): 550 paper/79 internet
Minimum IELTS Score (for International Applicants): 6.5
Additional Requirements: International students and those with international degrees may be required to submit additional documents per our admissions policies and procedures. The Graduate School reserves the right to request any additional documents needed to fairly and consistently evaluate applicant credentials.
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Application Deadline Dates
Domestic Applicants (Citizens and Permanent Residents):
Spring- November 1
Summer- April 1
Fall- July 1
International Applicants:
Spring- September 1
Summer- March 1
Fall- April 1
Contact Information:
Graduate Advisor of Record: Ruben Arciniega, M.A.
Email Address: Ruben.Arciniega@utsa.edu
Telephone: (210) 458-6619
Contact the Graduate School: Contact now for more information.
Degree Catalog Link: http://www.utsa.edu/gcat/chapter6/COEHD/bbldept.html#bsc
Degree Website: http://education.utsa.edu/prospective_students/masters/
Course Scheduling and Offerings:
- Courses are offered at night once a week for three hours Monday-Thursday in the fall or spring. Or, during the day two hours a day Monday through Friday in the four-week summer sessions. In addition, some courses are available at night meeting Monday through Friday for three weeks in the May-mester.
- This program is housed on the UTSA Main Campus.
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