World Languages Education, Master of Education (M.Ed.)

This is a two-year program that leads to a Master’s of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction with specialization in World Languages (WL) education.  The program includes: coursework, and writing a graduating seminar paper. 

The 2-year M.Ed Pathway has a long and rich tradition as graduate teacher- preparation program. In two years, students complete 30 credits of graduate coursework.  Our students graduate with a Master's degree from a nationally-ranked public university.

Non-thesis only: 30 credits required

In addition to the course requirements, students must also complete a seminar paper. Please note, this track does not offer state certification eligibility. 

Course Title Credits
Student Learning in Diverse Settings (3 credits required)3
Cross-Cultural Communication and Multilingual Learners
Research Course (3 credits required)3
Research Methods
Quantitative Research Methods I
Practices and Policies for Second Language Education (12 credits required)12
Reading, Cognition, and Instruction: Reading in the Content Areas I
Content Area Reading
Assessment and Language Education
Foundations of Literacy and Biliteracy Development
Multiliteracies: Theory and Practice
Advanced K-12 World Language Methods and Technology
Electives (12 credits required)12
Linguistics in Education
Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners
Second Language Acquisition
Foundations of Second Language Education: Legal, Social and Historical Trends and Issues
Total Credits30