Program Details
California University of Pennsylvania offers an M.Ed. in English as a Second Language. This online ESL program is geared towards certified teachers who want to expand their expertise teaching students with little or no English proficiency. Though fully online, the cohort format allows you to build a community with peers and experienced instructors. Moreover, asynchronous online courses allow you to study any place, any time.
The curriculum includes sociolinguistics, language assessment, content-based instruction, and coursework that supports second language learners and their communities. Graduates go on to serve as:
- ESL teachers
- School counselors
- Reading specialists
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
California University of Pennsylvania is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
2.8 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV