English for Speakers of Other Languages, MA
33 credit hours
The Master of Arts in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) requires 33 credit hours, four core courses and 21 credit hours of elective courses selected from specialized certification courses.
Increasingly, the students in classrooms across the nation are more linguistically diverse, and teachers need to know how to effectively instruct and support these students. Students in this program will develop foundational knowledge of the relationship between language, culture, and learning. The program also focuses on differentiated instruction and assessment for English language learners.
Students who are certified teachers and complete the program including the practicum course may be eligible for advanced certification for English language learners K-12.
Requirements
Prerequisite Courses
| EDU 50600 | Elementary School Language Arts Methods | 3 |
| EDU 50710 | Content Literacy for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDU 50900 | Analysis and Correction of Reading Difficulties | 3 |
| EDU 54100 | Education of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| EDU 58700 | Reading and Writing across the Curriculum | 3 |
Course title for EDU 58700 updated after publishing per the addendum. **
English for Speakers of Other Languages Curriculum
| ESOL 50500 | Language, Culture and Policy | 3 |
| ESOL 51500 | Pedagogy of Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| ESOL 52500 | Grammar, Linguistics, and Writing in Language Education | 3 |
| ESOL 54500 | Effective Assessments for Culturally and Linguistics Diverse Students | 3 |
| ESOL 55500 | Theory and Practice of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Curriculum | 3 |
| ESOL 57500 | Bilingual Education Theory | 3 |
| ESOL 58900 | ESOL Capstone | 3 |
Methods Courses
Practicum/Project Requirement
Electives
Six credit hours of EDS, EDU, or ESOL electives approved by advisor.