MASTER OF ARTS (MA) IN
Secondary Education (English for Speakers of Other Languages P-12 Certification)
Online
Program Overview
The online Master of Arts in Secondary Education with ESOL P-12 certification is designed for educators who want to elevate their instruction with practical techniques to teach speakers of other languages.
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Program Format
Online -
Credit Hours
30 -
Tuition Per Hour
$420
Cultivate Your Students' Language Proficiency
The demand for educators who can communicate effectively with students from different nations and cultures is greatly increasing.
In this program you will learn from faculty with years of experience in the field as they share cutting-edge, innovative practices for teaching students at different levels of English language acquisition. The program can sharpen your abilities to reach these students in your classroom or prepare you for a career as an ESOL teacher.
- Application DeadlineApplications accepted year round
- Fees$10 College of Education graduate fee (per credit hour)
- Required For EntranceBachelor's-level teaching certificate
- Other Program Specifics*Test scores are waived for Fall 2021 semester applications
Curriculum
The MA in Secondary Education with ESOL P- 12 Certification consists of 30 credit hours. Program and courses are subject to change.
Required Courses
- CAT 531 Computer-Based Instructional Technology
- CIE 575 Teaching Emergent Multilingual Students
- CIE 578 Second Language Testing, Assessment and Evaluation
- CIE 582 Improving ESL Education: Contemporary Methods and Technology
Additional Requirements
- Foundations course: 3 credit hours
- Teaching field: 9 credit hours
- Internship: 6 credit hours
- Special education survey course (if not previously completed)
Admission
Admission to the MA in Secondary Education (ESOL P-12 Certification) program requires the following:
- An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
- Alabama Class B teacher certification or equivalent
- An overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or a 3.0 average for the last 60 hours in a degree program, or a 3.0 or higher in a completed graduate degree program
- Minimum score of 300 on the GRE or 50th percentile on the MAT*
*Test scores are waived for Fall 2021 semester applications.
A completed application package includes official transcripts from all institutions attended, three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, official test scores and a Graduate School application.
Students are admitted every semester.
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