PreK-12 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Master of Education (certification, M.Ed.)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), with teacher certification option is an area of specialization recommended for students who wish to develop expertise in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). The Masters degree prepares students to engage with research, theory, and pedagogical practice in the field of TESOL. This degree leads to initial PK-12 certification to teach in public schools in the United States. All M.Ed. students must complete 39 credit hours total, including a year-long teaching internship.
Non-thesis only: 39 credits required
In addition to the course requirements, students must complete the following non-course requirements:
- Pass the Basic Skills Examination
- Pass the Praxis II Examination
GRADUATE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TLPL664 | Foundations of Second Language Education: Legal, Social and Historical Trends and Issues | 3 |
| TLPL655 | Student Assessment in the Second Language Classroom | 3 |
| TLPL656 | Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| TLPL665 | Methods of Teaching ESOL | 3 |
| TLPL660 | Foundations of Literacy and Biliteracy Development | 3 |
| TLPL666 | English Grammar for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages | 3 |
| TLPL661 | Multiliteracies: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| TLPL689 | Internship in Education | 6 |
| TLPL662 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| TLPL691 | Research Methods (or another course approved by advisor) | 3 |
| EDHD413 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| or EDHD411 | Child Growth and Development | |
| TLPL646 | Linguistics in Education | 3 |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
*INTEGRATED MASTER'S CERTIFICATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TLPL661 | Multiliteracies: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| TLPL689 | Internship in Education | 6 |
| TLPL698 | Conducting Research on Teaching | 3 |
| TLPL655 | Student Assessment in the Second Language Classroom | 3 |
| TLPL656 | Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| TLPL662 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| TLPL646 | Linguistics in Education | 3 |
| EDHD413 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| TLPL453 | Life in Two Languages: Understanding Bilingual Communities and Individuals (Students are able to take other electives approved by their advisor.) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
*UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS COMPLETE COURSEWORK DURING THEIR BACCALAUREATE WHICH PARTIALLY SATISFIES THE MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S TEACHER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. THE REMAINING 30 CREDITS FOR STATE CERTIFICATION ARE COMPLETED ONCE THE STUDENT IS ADMITTED TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL.