Education, MA: English for Speakers of Other Languages K-12 Emphasis (add-on certification)
33 credit hours
The Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) K-12 requires 33 credit hours, four core courses and 21 credit hours of elective courses selected from specialized certification courses.
Students develop an understanding of the basic principles of learning and teaching a second language, as well as the pedagogical implications of those principles for English language teaching. The curriculum includes theory, research, and practice.
Graduates are prepared to meet the current demand for highly trained, competent teachers of ESOL in the K-12 teaching context. This Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved certification program requires a valid Missouri teaching certificate. International students are required to obtain a minimum TOEFL score of 570 and successfully complete the university-administered English placement exam.
Requirements
Core Curriculum
Select one of the following courses:
| EDU 51000 | Conceptualization of Education | 3 |
| | or | |
| EDU 51010 | Conceptualization of Education for Beginning Teachers | 3 |
ESOL Curriculum
For add-on advanced certification, students should send all transcripts to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to determine the exact courses necessary.
Select one of the following courses:
Prerequisite Courses
Students seeking ESOL Add-on certification must complete the following courses:
| EDU 50710 | Content Literacy for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDU 54100 | Education of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
Undergraduate level courses may be accepted to fulfill the prerequisite requirement, but in such cases, additional graduate replacement courses will be required to meet the 33 credit hour MA requirement.