EdM/CAGS in Teaching English as a Second Language

Pre-K–5 or 5–12

The School of Education offers two graduate programs to support the preparation of individuals to teach English as a second language. The first prepares students to teach at the college and adult level in the U.S. and abroad. The second prepares students to become licensed to teach in U.S. public schools at the pre-K–6 or 5–12 level.

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL): College and Adults

Licensure as Teacher of English as a Second Language (ESL) (Pre-K–6 or 5–12)

Students in the licensure program prepare to become ESL teachers at the pre-K–6 (preschool/elementary) or the 5–12 (middle/high school) level. Coursework includes the study of current research and practice in second language acquisition and assessment and instruction of oral language, reading, and writing. The program of study also includes coursework in linguistics, sheltered teaching methodologies, and policy issues that influence assessment and instruction of second-language learners in U.S. public schools. Students complete a prepracticum in the fall semester in a public-school classroom and a full-time practicum (student-teaching) in the spring semester. Interested candidates who already possess an initial teaching license in another field and who would like to earn the master’s degree and the ESL license also are encouraged to apply and meet with the Program Coordinator to plan a program of study.

Master of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language, Licensure Track

Program Courses and Requirements

Grades Pre-K–6

Core Coursework (36 credits):

• SED BI 515 Methods in Bilingual Education & English as a Second Language (4 credits)
• SED BI 535 Literacy Development for Bilingual Students: Instruction and Assessment (4 credits)
• SED BI 620 Educational Issues in Bilingualism (4 credits)
• SED BI 621 Bilingualism and Biliteracy (4 credits)
• SED ED 500/501 Foundations of Educational Practices/Lab (6 credits)
• SED LS 565 Introduction to Linguistics (4 credits)
• SED SE 510 Special Education: Curriculum and Instruction (2 credits)
• SED RS 600 Perspectives on Inquiry (4 credits)

Practicum (8 credits):

• SED BI 504 Seminar: The Student Teaching Experience (2 credits)
• SED TL 580/581 Student-Teaching Practicum I and II (6 credits)

Grades 5–12

Core Coursework (34 credits):

• SED BI 535 Literacy Development for Bilingual Students: Instruction and Assessment (4 credits)
• SED BI 620 Educational Issues in Bilingualism (4 credits)
• SED LS 565 Introduction to Linguistics (4 credits)
• SED LS 658 Second Language Acquisition (4 credits)
• SED TL 508 Methods in Teaching English as a Second Language (4 credits)
• SED ED 500/501 Foundations of Educational Practices/Lab (6 credits)
• SED SE 510 Special Education: Curriculum and Instruction (2 credits)
• SED DS 502 Introduction to Adolescent Development (2 credits)
• SED RS 600 Perspectives on Inquiry (4 credits)

Practicum (8 credits):

• SED BI 504 Seminar: The Student Teaching Experience ( 2 credits)
• SED TL 582/583 Student-Teaching Practicum I and II (6 credits)