{"id":68173,"date":"2023-06-13T16:53:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T20:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=68173"},"modified":"2026-08-11T13:08:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T17:08:43","slug":"edm-in-tesol-multilingual-learner-education","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-tesol\/edm-in-tesol-multilingual-learner-education\/","title":{"rendered":"EdM in TESOL Multilingual Learner Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Provide New Possibilities with Your <strong>ESL Teacher License<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p> Access to language opens up opportunities for students. With an ESL master\u2019s or master\u2019s in TESOL, you\u2019ll build the skills and learn the tools to help. But with our EdM in TESOL Multilingual Learner Education program, you can be a life-changing educator. Our one-year EdM in TESOL (Teaching English as a Second or Other Language) program is for: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Prospective educators who want to pursue their first Massachusetts initial teaching license in ESL<\/li><li>Educators who are already licensed in another subject but want to earn an advanced degree in TESOL and an ESL teacher license<\/li><li>Inspired educators who want to learn culturally informed methods of teaching and relationship building<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Enroll in the EdM in TESOL full or part time. The program can be started in either the summer or fall terms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TESOL Multilingual Learner Education Program\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QxgLqJrlAtw?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Program Pathways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>ESL Teacher License: PreK\u20136 (Elementary School) Track<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to work with early learners? Choose the elementary school track to prepare for initial Massachusetts licensure in ESL in grades PreK\u20136.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>ESL Teacher License: 5\u201312 (Middle and High School) Track<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the middle and high school track, you\u2019ll be prepared to teach pre-teens and adolescents, earning initial Massachusetts licensure in ESL in grades 5\u201312.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Gain Meaningful Field Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students in both pathways for the EdM program complete an English as a Second Language pre-practicum in the fall and a full practicum in the spring. Practicum experiences are completed in local public and charter schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bu-pullquote is-style-modern has-image has-image-focus-center-middle\"><div class=\"wp-block-bu-pullquote-inner\"><blockquote><div class=\"container-lockup\"><div class=\"container-icon-outer\"><div class=\"container-icon-inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1250\" height=\"1405\" class=\"bu-blocks-background wp-image-83386\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Emma-Bischoff-headshot-2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Emma-Bischoff-headshot-2025.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Emma-Bischoff-headshot-2025-534x600.jpg 534w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Emma-Bischoff-headshot-2025-768x863.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Emma-Bischoff-headshot-2025-735x826.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Emma-Bischoff-headshot-2025-306x344.jpg 306w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Emma-Bischoff-headshot-2025-471x529.jpg 471w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Emma-Bischoff-headshot-2025-607x682.jpg 607w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Emma-Bischoff-headshot-2025-918x1032.jpg 918w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Emma-Bischoff-headshot-2025-1175x1321.jpg 1175w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Emma-Bischoff-headshot-2025-612x688.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Emma-Bischoff-headshot-2025-941x1058.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Emma-Bischoff-headshot-2025-1214x1364.jpg 1214w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Emma-Bischoff-headshot-2025-890x1000.jpg 890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"container-text\"><hr\/><div class=\"quote-sizing\">The TESOL program at BU Wheelock is truly amazing. I have learned a lot, and more importantly, I have become a much more mature and analytical teacher.<\/div><footer class=\"caption\">Emma Bischoff (Wheelock&#8217;25)<\/footer><hr\/><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Career Outcomes with an ESL Teacher License<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While most master\u2019s in TESOL cover the basics, the EdM in TESOL Multilingual Learner Education from Boston University will prepare you to be a culturally responsive educator in a variety of settings. In addition to earning your ESL teacher license, you\u2019ll build the skills and confidence to master:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Curriculum, planning, and assessment<\/li><li>Teaching all students by creating a safe and effective classroom environment<\/li><li>Family and community engagement, including providing at-home learning tools&nbsp;<\/li><li>Subject matter knowledge, including instructional strategies that support English language development<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Join Alumni of the EdM in TESOL Multilingual Learner Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When evaluating an ESL master\u2019s or master\u2019s in TESOL program, it\u2019s important to look at student outcomes. Upon completion of Boston University\u2019s EdM in TESOL Multilingual Learner Education, you\u2019ll be skilled at supporting English learners in the classroom and prepared for success in a variety of roles. Common career paths for our alumni include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>ESL teacher in US K\u201312 public, private, or charter schools<\/li><li>ESL teacher in an international school<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group person-spotlight\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-tertiary-color has-text-color\">Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">When considering an ESL master\u2019s or master\u2019s in TESOL program, it\u2019s important to look at the interests and values of the faculty. Faculty in our EdM in TESOL Multilingual Learner Education program are passionate about training teachers to provide equitable, culturally sustaining language instruction in K\u201312 schools.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Learn with experienced educators who care deeply about your academic and personal well-being. Program culture is collaborative and supportive, so you can concentrate on becoming an excellent teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<ul class=\"profile-listing profile-format-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-55223 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-language-literacy-education research-interest-tesol-applied-linguistics sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education program-teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-tesol\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/jennifer-altavilla-giordano\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2021\/09\/Jennifer-Altavilla_12_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Jennifer Altavilla-Giordano\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Jennifer Altavilla-Giordano<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Program Director, TESOL Multilingual Learner Education (Licensure)<br \/>\r\nLecturer<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-22038 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-equity-diversity-inclusion research-interest-language-literacy-education research-interest-language-aquisition research-interest-teaching-learning research-interest-tesol-applied-linguistics sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education program-language-literacy-education program-teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-tesol\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/mary-e-hughes\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2016\/07\/Mary.Hughes.2-Mary-Hughes-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Mary Hughes\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Mary E. Hughes<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Program Director, EdM in TESOL Applied Linguistics and TESOL Certificate<br \/>\r\nSenior Lecturer<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-22044 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-language-literacy-education research-interest-tesol-applied-linguistics sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education program-language-literacy-education program-teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-tesol\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/yasuko-kanno\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2016\/07\/Kanno_Yasko_797-_268-Retouched_Recropped-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Yasuko Kanno\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Yasuko Kanno<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-51509 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-tesol-applied-linguistics research-interest-world-language-education sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education program-teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-tesol\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/kathy-minhye-kim\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2020\/09\/Kathy-Minhye-Kim_14_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Kathy Minhye Kim\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Kathy Kim<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Program Director, Language Education<br \/>\r\nAssistant Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-quaternary-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Grad-Student-Celebration-2025-0733-J-Altavilla-Giordano-1500x1000.jpg);background-position:48% 35%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Grad-Student-Celebration-2025-0733-J-Altavilla-Giordano-1500x1000.jpg\" alt=\"Jen Altavilla Giordano is a faculty member in the TESOL Multilingual Education Program \" class=\"wp-image-83388 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Grad-Student-Celebration-2025-0733-J-Altavilla-Giordano-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Grad-Student-Celebration-2025-0733-J-Altavilla-Giordano-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Grad-Student-Celebration-2025-0733-J-Altavilla-Giordano-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Grad-Student-Celebration-2025-0733-J-Altavilla-Giordano-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Grad-Student-Celebration-2025-0733-J-Altavilla-Giordano-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Grad-Student-Celebration-2025-0733-J-Altavilla-Giordano-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Grad-Student-Celebration-2025-0733-J-Altavilla-Giordano-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Grad-Student-Celebration-2025-0733-J-Altavilla-Giordano-992x662.jpg 992w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Grad-Student-Celebration-2025-0733-J-Altavilla-Giordano-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Grad-Student-Celebration-2025-0733-J-Altavilla-Giordano-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Grad-Student-Celebration-2025-0733-J-Altavilla-Giordano-1984x1323.jpg 1984w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Grad-Student-Celebration-2025-0733-J-Altavilla-Giordano-1499x1000.jpg 1499w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Grad-Student-Celebration-2025-0733-J-Altavilla-Giordano-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/06\/Grad-Student-Celebration-2025-0733-J-Altavilla-Giordano-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-dark-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">\u201cI was an elementary and middle school teacher at Boston public and charter schools, and I loved working with and learning from families and community members. As an ESL teacher, you work as an advocate for the students, families, and communities you are partnering with. As a result, a favorite part of my role now is helping teacher candidates or prospective teachers figure out what that advocacy role means to them.\u201d<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/jennifer-altavilla-giordano\/\">Dr. Jennifer Altavilla-Giordano<\/a><br>Program Director, TESOL Multilingual Learner Education (Licensure) &amp; Lecturer<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Courses in the EdM in TESOL Multilingual Learner Education Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike some ESL master\u2019s or master\u2019s in TESOL programs, our EdM in TESOL Multilingual Learner Education program emphasizes the importance of culturally responsive teaching. This includes strategies for leveraging home language resources in the ESL and content-area classrooms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you pursue the PreK\u20136 (elementary school) or Grades 5-12 (middle and high school) ESL Teacher License track, you&#8217;ll study linguistics, language acquisition, assessment and pedagogy, techniques for developing biliteracy skills, lesson planning for language instruction, and policy issues that influence English learners in U.S. public schools. Courses include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Methods of Teaching English as a Second LanguageSecond Language Acquisition<\/li><li>Educational Issues in Bilingualism<\/li><li>Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/wheelock\/programs\/bilingual-education\/edm-in-teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-multilingual-learner-education\/\">See Detailed Course List<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Scholarships Available<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Earning your ESL teacher license is closer than you think! Don\u2019t let funding keep you from pursuing an ESL license or master\u2019s in TESOL. Let us help you invest in yourself in this one-year program. Our EdM in TESOL Multilingual Learner Education offers merit-based scholarships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-bu-stats alignleft has-1-stats\"><figure class=\"wp-block-bu-stats-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-bu-stats-row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-bu-stat has-circle1-color-primary has-circle2-color-primary has-number-size-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-bu-stat-container-outer\"><div class=\"wp-block-bu-stat-container-inner\"><div class=\"wp-block-bu-stat-text-pre\">Scholarships offered to over <\/div><div class=\"wp-block-bu-stat-number\">65% <\/div><div class=\"wp-block-bu-stat-text-post\">of new students <\/div><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\" viewbox=\"0 0 100 100\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 100 100\" class=\"wp-block-bu-stat-svg\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle class=\"wp-block-bu-stat-circle1\" cx=\"50\" cy=\"50\" r=\"47\" style=\"stroke-dashoffset:0\"><\/circle><circle class=\"wp-block-bu-stat-circle2\" cx=\"50\" cy=\"50\" r=\"47\" style=\"stroke-dashoffset:0\"><\/circle><\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-block-bu-stats-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/admissions-financial-aid\/graduate-admissions\/financial-aid\/scholarships-fellowships\/\">See Scholarship Options<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-dark-color has-text-color\">Admissions &amp; Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Fall &amp; Spring 2027<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Aug 3, 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Opens<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Spring 2027 Start<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Dec 15, 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Closes <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Fall 2027 Start<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Jan 15, 2027<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Priority Deadline<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Fall 2027 Start<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Aug 1, 2027<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Closes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with BU Wheelock to learn more about the one-year EdM in TESOL Multilingual Learner Education program. Learn about application requirements and deadlines, sign up for an information session, or start your application today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/admissions-financial-aid\/graduate-admissions\/\">Admissions Info<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/grad.bu.edu\/register\/wheelock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/grad.bu.edu\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"wp-block-bu-collapsible js-wp-block-bu-collapsible is-open icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain\"\n\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\tid=\"bu-collapsible-id-what-is-an-edm-in-tesol-multilingual-learner-education\"\n\t\tdata-default-open=\"false\"\n\t>\n\t\t<h3 class=\"bu-collapsible-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-what-is-an-edm-in-tesol-multilingual-learner-education-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat is an EdM in TESOL Multilingual Learner Education?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-what-is-an-edm-in-tesol-multilingual-learner-education-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>The EdM in TESOL Multilingual Learner Education at Boston University Wheelock College of Education &amp; Human Development prepares educators to teach English learners in K\u201312 settings. The program combines TESOL methods, language acquisition, assessment, and culturally responsive teaching practices with preparation for ESL teacher licensure.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"wp-block-bu-collapsible js-wp-block-bu-collapsible is-open icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain\"\n\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\tid=\"bu-collapsible-id-who-should-pursue-a-masters-degree-in-tesol-multilingual-learner-education\"\n\t\tdata-default-open=\"false\"\n\t>\n\t\t<h3 class=\"bu-collapsible-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-who-should-pursue-a-masters-degree-in-tesol-multilingual-learner-education-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWho should pursue a master&#8217;s degree in TESOL Multilingual Learner Education?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-who-should-pursue-a-masters-degree-in-tesol-multilingual-learner-education-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>This program is ideal for aspiring ESL teachers seeking initial licensure, licensed educators who want to add an ESL license, and educators who want to develop expertise in supporting multilingual learners through equitable language instruction.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"wp-block-bu-collapsible js-wp-block-bu-collapsible is-open icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain\"\n\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\tid=\"bu-collapsible-id-does-the-edm-in-tesol-multilingual-learner-education-lead-to-esl-teacher-licensure\"\n\t\tdata-default-open=\"false\"\n\t>\n\t\t<h3 class=\"bu-collapsible-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-does-the-edm-in-tesol-multilingual-learner-education-lead-to-esl-teacher-licensure-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tDoes the EdM in TESOL Multilingual Learner Education lead to ESL teacher licensure?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-does-the-edm-in-tesol-multilingual-learner-education-lead-to-esl-teacher-licensure-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes. The program is designed for students pursuing initial Massachusetts ESL teacher licensure and includes the coursework and field experiences needed to prepare educators for teaching English learners in public school settings.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"wp-block-bu-collapsible js-wp-block-bu-collapsible is-open icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain\"\n\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\tid=\"bu-collapsible-id-what-will-i-learn-in-a-tesol-masters-program\"\n\t\tdata-default-open=\"false\"\n\t>\n\t\t<h3 class=\"bu-collapsible-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-what-will-i-learn-in-a-tesol-masters-program-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat will I learn in a TESOL master&#8217;s program?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-what-will-i-learn-in-a-tesol-masters-program-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Students develop skills in second language acquisition, linguistics, literacy development, language assessment, lesson planning, and culturally sustaining instruction. The program prepares educators to create effective learning environments for bilingual and multilingual students.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"wp-block-bu-collapsible js-wp-block-bu-collapsible is-open icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain\"\n\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\tid=\"bu-collapsible-id-what-careers-can-i-pursue-with-a-masters-in-tesol-multilingual-learner-education\"\n\t\tdata-default-open=\"false\"\n\t>\n\t\t<h3 class=\"bu-collapsible-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-what-careers-can-i-pursue-with-a-masters-in-tesol-multilingual-learner-education-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat careers can I pursue with a master&#8217;s in TESOL Multilingual Learner Education?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-what-careers-can-i-pursue-with-a-masters-in-tesol-multilingual-learner-education-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Graduates are prepared for careers as ESL teachers and educators who support multilingual learners in elementary, middle, and high school settings. The degree also provides a foundation for leadership roles in language education and continued professional growth.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<aside class=\"wp-block-editorial-relatedstories is-style-card has-three\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-relatedstories-title\">Related<\/h3>\n\t\t<ul class=\"wp-block-editorial-relatedstories-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wp-block-editorial-relatedstories-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"wp-block-editorial-relatedstories-article\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-editorial-relatedstories-article-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"475\" height=\"563\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/02\/Abby-Brockway-blog-post_banner-.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Abby Brockway with the city of Lyon France in the background\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/02\/Abby-Brockway-blog-post_banner-.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/02\/Abby-Brockway-blog-post_banner--290x344.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/02\/Abby-Brockway-blog-post_banner--446x529.jpg 446w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-editorial-relatedstories-article-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-editorial-relatedstories-article-category\"><span>Study Abroad<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-editorial-relatedstories-article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/news\/articles\/2026\/what-happens-when-the-teacher-becomes-the-student\/\" class=\"wp-block-editorial-relatedstories-article-title-link\">What Happens When the Teacher Becomes the Student<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-editorial-relatedstories-article-date\">March 1, 2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-prepress-component-article-share wp-prepress-component-article-share-sharedby-news\"><span class=\"wp-prepress-component-article-share-label\">Shared from<\/span> <span class=\"wp-prepress-component-article-share-source\"><div class=\"editorial-branding editorial-branding-news bu-prepress-branding-type-text\"><div class=\"editorial-branding-wrap\">News<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wp-block-editorial-relatedstories-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"wp-block-editorial-relatedstories-article\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-editorial-relatedstories-article-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/English_Learner.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A girl sits at a desk writing in a lined notebook\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/English_Learner.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/English_Learner-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/English_Learner-1500x844.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/English_Learner-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/English_Learner-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/English_Learner-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/English_Learner-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/English_Learner-992x558.jpg 992w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/English_Learner-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/English_Learner-1628x916.jpg 1628w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/English_Learner-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/English_Learner-1366x768.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/English_Learner-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/English_Learner-854x480.jpg 854w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-editorial-relatedstories-article-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-editorial-relatedstories-article-category\"><span>Language &amp; 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