Master of Education ESL

4+ Initial License in English as a Second Language

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Your journey as an inspiring ESL teacher starts here.

Begin a rewarding career where you can help your students achieve their dreams.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? The 4+ Initial License in English as a Second Language (ESL) is your pathway to a fulfilling career where you can empower English learners to reach their full potential. This program equips you with essential teaching strategies and cultural competencies tailored for non-native speakers, ensuring you are well-prepared to navigate the unique challenges they face.

With a hands-on 150-hour teaching practicum, you’ll gain invaluable experience in real classroom settings, helping you to develop confidence and effectiveness as an educator. From mastering second language acquisition theories to understanding the intricacies of bilingualism, you’ll be at the forefront of educational innovation.

What you will learn:

  • How to address the unique challenges faced by English learners 
  • Language learning processes for English language learners
  • Methods for teaching English language skills
  • The latest theories of second-language acquisition and bilingualism
  • How to conduct your own research, including writing hypotheses, reviewing literature, gathering data, and preparing research proposals

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Explore sample courses in this program
ES-903 The Art of Teaching Adolescents
The course emphasizes underlying reasons and means for pursuing excellence in teaching middle and high school students as well as implications for discipline and leadership.
3 credits
CD-910 Speech/Language Development, Differences, and Diversity
Students gain an in-depth understanding of speech/language development, knowledge of cultural differences, and the disorders of speech/language.
3 credits
ES-924 Linguistics for Teachers of English Language Learners
The course focuses on scientific study of English using current theory, research, and practice for the understanding and teaching of English language learners.
3 credits
ES-928 Second Language Acquisition
Intrinsic and extrinsic factors that impact second language learning and the bilingual student. Academic learning behaviors of second language learners and bilingual students as well as struggles presented in the classroom.
3 credits
ES-930 Sheltered Instruction and Assessment in the Immersion Classroom
The course examines theories, principles, and practices that assist English language learners in achieving academic proficiency while developing English skills.
3 credits
ED-955 Assessing English Language Learners
The course focuses on second language acquisition and linguistic principles as a guide in the review of standardized instruments, dynamic assessment strategies, standards-referenced assessment, and teacher design approaches.
3 credits
ED-981 Advanced Foundations of Education
The course explores historical, philosophical, psychological, legal, and cultural foundations for education and school practices.
3 credits
ED-978 Contemporary Issues in the Teaching of Bilingual and English Language Learners
The course focuses on language policies for educating ELLs, including bilingual, national language models, heritage languages, and multicultural education as managed in multilingual nations.
3 credits
ED-986 Literacy Instruction for the English Language Learner (ELL)
The course focuses on current approaches and theories of second language literacy and integrates reading and writing in classroom environments.
3 credits

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