Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction / English as a Second Language
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Program Details
The online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in English as a Second Language (ESL) program uses engaging course content to develop the knowledge and skills to effectively tackle two challenges: helping English language-learners master English and helping them succeed in academic courses taught in English. Students gain a foundation in linguistics and the influences on language learning, as well as training techniques for strengthening reading, writing, and listening skills for English language learners.
Potential career opportunities include:
- Department of Defense teachers
- Teachers of English abroad
- ESL adult teachers
- ESL K-12 teachers
Requirements
- At least one year of professional work experience as verified by a professional résumé
- A valid teaching certificate OR a letter of recommendation/support from current principal or supervisor
- Graduate degree from an accredited university OR
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA or minimum 2.75 GPA in last 60 semester hours of courses, OR
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, with a minimum 2.5 overall GPA or minimum 2.5 GPA in last 60 semester hours of courses, AND a minimum GRE score of 286 combined verbal and quantitative scores or 281 with a 3.5 in writing
Special Accreditation
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation Statement
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges