MASTER’S DEGREE
Master of Arts in Biliteracy, Leadership, and Intercultural Education
 
The Master of Arts in Biliteracy, Leadership and Intercultural Education is designed to build the research, practical, and experiential knowledge of individuals who seek to enhance their leadership and instructional skills in bilingual and dual language settings.

Reasons to obtain a Master of Arts in Biliteracy, Leadership, and Intercultural Education:

• To develop a deeper expertise in educational and instructional practices for English learners
• To become more accomplished educators in additive approaches to English language acquisition
• To acquire leadership skills and credentialing for dual language and other programs for English learners, and to complete the Preliminary Administrative Credential program requirements
• To meet the demand for an enhanced knowledge base for educational leaders in dual language programs
• To engage in critical analysis of the latest research on best practices in bilingualism and Biliteracy
• To promote social justice for English learners by becoming advocates in curriculum and instruction

Candidates for this program must complete all admissions requirements as set forth by Loyola Marymount University. A limited number of scholarships will be available for the 2000-10 academic year.


DOCTORATE DEGREE - Ed.D.
Loyola Marymount, School of Education is pleased to offer the opportunity for Doctoral Fellowships made possible through generous funding from Bank of America and in collaboration with the LMU Center for Equity for English Learners (CEEL). The Bank of America Fellows are expected to become university research partners and must be committed to being full time students. Selected fellows will assist the Director and Coordinator of CEEL with a variety of projects related to educational research and professional development. Bank of America Fellows will be involved in research study in Biliteracy, Language Development, Teacher Efficacy, Teacher Preparation, Multiculturalism, and Educational Leadership. Additionally, Bank of America Fellows will participate in various off-campus data collection sessions in conjunction with the PROMISE Initiative.

Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Social Justice, Ed.D.
  A unique and important program, LMU’s Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Social Justice focuses on incorporating social equity into education. The program aims to produce advocates who recognize the need to redesign under-resourced institutions and create realistic solutions for difficult or systematic problems. With the help of LMU’s top-notch faculty, students study research, leadership, and ethical teaching skills. They also create new knowledge that has the capacity to effect change. Participants in this program will be part of a collaboration cohort and will engage in integrated research. Additionally, this program provides an opportunity to earn a Professional Administrative Services Credential (Tier II).

Bank of America Fellows must meet all admissions requirements as set forth by Loyola Marymount University. Candidates for the Fellowship must first be accepted to the University program. Supplemental applications for these competitive fellowships will be forthcoming. A limited number of fellowships will be available for the academic year.

Additional information on the Doctoral and Master’s Program can be located by visiting the LMU School of Education Web site.