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EdM in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

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PreK–6/5–12 (Licensure)

Changes to this program will take effect in the 2023–2024 academic year.

Licensure Track

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Licensure Track) Program offers two options to support the preparation of individuals to teach English as a second language (ESL) in US public schools. The first prepares students to become licensed to teach designated English learners in preK–6 ESL classrooms, and the second prepares students to become licensed to teach designated English learners in middle/high school classrooms (5–12).

The program of study includes coursework in linguistics, language acquisition, assessment of oral language and literacy, culturally sustaining pedagogy, curriculum development, and policy issues that influence assessment and instruction of designated English learners in US public schools.

Students complete a student-teaching pre-practicum in the fall semester in a public school classroom and a full-time practicum 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 licensure as a teacher of English as a second language also are encouraged to apply and meet with the program director to plan a program of study.

Learning Outcomes

  • Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment: Promotes the learning and growth of all students by providing high quality and coherent instruction, designing and administering authentic and meaningful student assessments, analyzing student performance and growth data, using this data to improve instruction, providing students with constructive feedback on an ongoing basis, and continuously refining learning objectives (Well-Structured Lessons; Adjustments to Practice; Reflective Practice).
  • Teaching All Students: Promotes the learning and growth of all students through instructional practices that establish high expectations, create a safe and effective classroom environment, and demonstrate cultural proficiency (High Expectations; Meeting Diverse Needs; Safe Learning Environment).
  • Family and Community Engagement: Promotes the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations.
  • Professional Culture: Promotes the learning and growth of all students through ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative practice (Meeting Diverse Needs).
  • Demonstrates Subject Matter Knowledge.

Courses & Requirements

PreK–6 Track (Total Credits: 36)

Education Coursework (8 cr)

  • SED ED 502/503 Professional Teaching Seminar I: Analyzing Foundations of Teaching (2 cr)
  • SED RS 600 Introduction to Research (4 cr)
  • SED SE 510 Special Education: Curriculum and Instruction (2 cr)

TESOL Content Coursework (20 cr)

  • SED BI 535 Literacy Development for Bilingual Students: Instruction and Assessment (4 cr)
  • SED BI 620 Educational Issues in Bilingualism (4 cr)
  • SED LS 565 Applied Linguistics: Language & Linguistics Survey (4 cr)
  • SED LS 658 Second Language Acquisition (4 cr)
  • SED BI 515 Methods in Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) (4 cr)

Practicum Coursework (8 cr)

  • SED BI 504 Seminar: The Student Teaching Experience—Bilingual (ESL) Language (2 cr)
  • SED TL 570 Student-Teaching Pre-Practicum: ESL PreK–6 (2 cr)
  • SED TL 571 Student-Teaching Practicum: ESL, PreK–6 (4 cr)

5–12 Track (Total Credits: 38)

Education Coursework (10 cr)

  • SED DS 502 Introduction to Adolescent Development (2 cr)
  • SED ED 502/503 Professional Teaching Seminar I: Analyzing Foundations of Teaching (2 cr)
  • SED RS 600 Introduction to Research (4 cr)
  • SED SE 510 Special Education: Curriculum and Instruction (2 cr)

TESOL Content Coursework (20 cr)

  • SED BI 535 Literacy Development for Bilingual Students: Instruction and Assessment (4 cr)
  • SED BI 620 Educational Issues in Bilingualism (4 cr)
  • SED LS 565 Applied Linguistics: Language & Linguistics Survey (4 cr)
  • SED LS 658 Second Language Acquisition (4 cr)
  • SED TL 508 Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), 5–12 (4 cr)

Practicum Coursework (8 cr)

  • SED BI 504 Seminar: The Student Teaching Experience—Bilingual (ESL) Language (2 cr)
  • SED TL 572 Student-Teaching Pre-Practicum: ESL 5–12 (2 cr)
  • SED TL 573 Student-Teaching Practicum: ESL 5–12 (4 cr)

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