Education with an Emphasis in English as a Second Language (MA)
This program prepares educators to be highly effective professional decision-makers, reflective practitioners, and adaptive experts and to apply purposeful and dynamic strategies to empower all learners whose first language is other than English. Educators develop the insights, strategies, and skills to more effectively teach these school-aged children. Coursework focuses on language and society, history and principles of the English language, second language acquisition, and assessment. Students must complete the coursework and fieldwork in four courses*1 to obtain a Minnesota license.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| ESL 520 | Language and Society * | 3 |
| ESL 531 | Second Language Acquisition *1 | 3 |
| ESL 540 | Foundations for Instructional Strategies for English Learners *1 | 3 |
| ESL 541 | Instructional Strategies for English Language Learners *1 | 3 |
| ESL 550 | Assessment of English Learners *1 | 3 |
| ED 507 | Diversity in Education | 3 |
| ED 521 | Educational Research and Applications | 3 |
| CI 525 | Innovation in Learning and Teaching | 3 |
| ED 512 | Ethical Issues for Professional Educators | 3 |
| ED 590 | Conducting Research and Completing the Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
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Courses that will be required for a student who wants to complete a Certificate.
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Course has clinical experience; can only be added to a current Minnesota license.