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Teaching English as a Second Language, MEd

Build the foundation to work with learners from diverse linguistic, educational, and ethnic backgrounds. Our 30-credit program emphasizes language, literacy, applied linguistics, and second-language teaching approaches, with hands-on preparation for teaching at different levels. You’ll simultaneously work toward your MEd and your New Jersey certification in ESL and/or bilingual/bicultural education.

Requirements (30 credits)

  • ESLM 525 Second Language Acquisition
  • ESLM 545 English Structure & Proficiency Assessment
  • ESLM 577 Sociolinguistics & Cultural Foundations of ESL
  • ESLM 578 Theory & Practice of Teaching ESL
  • ESLM 587 Curriculum, Methods, & Assessment for ESL
  • ESLM 579 Language & Literacy for ESL
  • ESLM 588 Clinical I: Practicum for Second Language Teachers
  • ESLM 688 Clinical II: Practicum for Second Language Teachers
  • ESLM 700 Comprehensive Examination
  • EDFN 508 Intro. to Research & Data-Based Decision Making
  • Two ESL Electives

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