Program Details
Penn West offers an M.Ed. in Teaching English as a Second Language. This online TESL 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
Learning Schedule
Asynchronous% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Pennsylvania Western University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Additional Materials May Be Required
Additional Info
- Must hold a teaching certification