Master of Arts in Education / English as a Second Language
University of Illinois at Springfield

Program Details

Enroll in this master’s in ESL online degree and advance professional opportunities. As the world becomes more globalized, there is a need for instructors to teach students whose first language is not English. Whether English is their second, third, fourth, or higher language, you will be able to meet the needs of these students in the classroom. Graduates are culturally and linguistically responsive.

All students in this master’s degree will prepare to become leaders in K-12 schools or higher education. Not only will you learn to improve practices in education, but you will also prepare to pass appropriate state testing to advance your career.

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Illinois at Springfield is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Interview, Portfolio

Additional Info

  • Meets Illinois licensure requirements. Nonresidents should check standards in their state.