Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (MEd)

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The Master of Education and the ESL Program Specialist certification are designed to provide educators with knowledge of ESL teaching and learning strategies, practical experience in applying theoretical knowledge, an awareness of the realities of the multicultural classroom, and a commitment to continued professional growth. The TESOL degree may be pursued by teachers of the English language in international settings or non-certification-required settings, or by Instructional I or II teachers working in Pennsylvania schools. For Pennsylvania teachers, the additional Program Specialist Certification requires a minimum of 60 field experience hours. For candidates pursuing a master’s program, 75 field experience hours are required.

Educational Foundations

(9 credits for certification and degree)

ED - 515 Foundations of English Language Learner Education Credits: 3
ES - 535 Language and Literacy Acquisition of English Language Learners Credits: 3
ES - 540 Applied Linguistics for Language Learning Credits: 3

Major Courses

(6 credits for certification and degree)

ES - 536 EL Assessment, Data, and Instructional Modification Credits: 3
ES - 538 Instructional Practices for EL Classrooms Credits: 3

Field Practica

(1-3 credits for certification or degree)

ES - 5530 Clinical Field Practice for ESL Specialist Certification Credits: 1
ES - 554 Clinical Practicum in English Language Teaching Credits: 3

MEd Degree Additional Requirements

(9 credits for degree)

Required

ES - 570 Technology and English Learners Credits: 3

Choose three to five electives, depending on concentration

ES - 580 Advanced EL Assessment, Monitoring, and Case Management Credits: 3
ES - 585 Development and Administration of Programs for English Learners Credits: 3
SE - 500 Foundations of Special Education Credits: 3
SE - 522 Remedial Techniques in Reading and Writing Credits: 3
SE - 526 Content Access for Students with Learning Differences Credits: 3

MEd Core

ED - 501 Educational Research Credits: 3
ED - 504 Philosophy and Ethics in Education Credits: 3
ED - 528 Data Driven Assessment and Instruction Credits: 3
ED - 600 Critical Issues and Research Seminar Credits: 3

ED 600 Requirements

Students must complete ED 501 and 24 credits in the program before registering for ED 600. A grade of B- or better is required in ED 501 in order to enroll in ED 600. A grade of B or better in the capstone course ED 600 is required for graduation in addition to faculty committee review and approval of the project. ED 600 must be taken within two semesters after the successful completion of ED 501. Failure to do so will require the retaking of ED 501. The topic of focus in ED 600 must reflect the program of study or certification of the degree candidate.