Master of Arts in Teaching & Learning / English as a Second Language
Wayne State University

Program Details

Enroll in this master’s in ESL online degree and advance professional opportunities. As society becomes more diverse, there are a lot of adults and students whose first language is not English. This has led to a great need for professionals who are able to teach English as a Second Language. With this degree, you will prepare to help meet this need.

This online ESL degree advances research skills and leadership positions, increasing each student’s skills, knowledge, and ability in the field. Build a curriculum that shows best practices and allows you to research in an area of interest, completing such courses as:

  • Second Language Acquisition and Teaching 
  • Teaching English as a Second Language/FL 
  • Culture as the Basis for Language Teaching 
  • Integration of Language and Content in Language Teaching 
  • Applied Linguistics: Issues in Bilingual/ESL Ed.

Choose from a specialization in grades K-12, K-8, or 6-12.

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Wayne State University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)