Overview
The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Education Leadership, Management and Policy with a Concentration in Bilingual/Bicultural Education, offered through Seton Hall University's College of Education and Human Services, trains bilingual education leaders who will become school managers and administrators. The program is designed to satisfy the needs of school districts to lead and manage educational programs serving groups of language minority students in target languages such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Haitian Creole and Spanish. After completion of the program, students receive the Ed.S. and become eligible for New Jersey certification as a supervisor and a school leader.
 
A Unique Approach
The Ed.S. in Bilingual/Bicultural Education is a very competitive program that received federal funding under the National Professional Development Program from the U.S. Office of Education.  Eligible students receive grant support to cover a substantial part of the cost of tuition. Eligible candidates for the support must have a minimum of three years of teaching experience in a related and relevant area.


Who Should Apply?
Students with a master's degree in a relevant area of education who are interested in serving school districts with groups of language minority students should apply to this program. Candidates must demonstrate native or near-native command of English and the target language (Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Japanese, Haitian Creole, Portuguese or Spanish), as well as three years of teaching and/or administrative experience in a relevant work setting where bilingual/bicultural skills were used. For specific application procedures, click on admission.


The Program
The Ed.S. in Education Leadership, Management and Policy with a Concentration in Bilingual/Bicultural Education requires a minimum of 39 credits that can be completed in two years. The program incorporates the latest research on successful practices and instructional effectiveness. The competencies of the program have been updated every year to comply with state standards and UNESCO  guidelines. Students who want to participate in the National Professional Development Program must complete the requirements of the department necessary to receive the Ed.S. degree and take specialized courses to fulfill the competencies in bilingual/bicultural education. For detailed program requirements, click on curriculum.

Career Advancement
Graduates of the Ed.S. in Education Leadership, Management and Policy with a Concentration in Bilingual/Bicultural Education have found placement in key leadership positions as school principal, assistant superintendents, school supervisors, college teaching, the non-government organization sector, the non-for-profit sector and other leadership positions in school districts around the country and abroad. Many Ed.S. graduates continue toward the doctoral degree in education (Ed.D.)