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Academic Program

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Master's Degree

The Master's in Education Degree (M.Ed.) Literacy/TESL specialization offers three options: 1) P-12 track; 2) P-12 plus Endorsement track, and 3) Adult/International track. Details are described below.

M.Ed. in Literacy/TESL, P-12 Track AND P-12 Plus Endorsement Track:

The Literacy/TESL Master's Degree (M.Ed.) Program Preschool to Grade 12 (P-12) Track AND P-12 Plus Endorsement Track are geared toward individuals who are licensed in single or multiple subject areas and are interested in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). The program is designed to meet the national TESOL standards. The aim of the program is to prepare theoretically informed and practically equipped, caring, committed, and competent ESL teachers, curriculum developers and consultants, and program administrators for domestic public and private schools. Graduates of this program may also work for organizations such as school boards and departments of education.

M.Ed. in Literacy/TESL, Adult/International Track:

The Adult/International Track of the Literacy/TESL Master's Degree (M.Ed.) Program is geared toward individuals who are interested in teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) in international language schools, community colleges, or in the public school system (if they already hold a teaching license). This program is designed to meet the OHIO TESOL and international TESOL standards. The aim of the program is to prepare theoretically informed and practically equipped caring, committed, and competent ESL/EFL teachers, curriculum developers and consultants, as well as program administrators for schools, colleges, university ESL and Intensive English Programs (IEPs) and corporations. Graduates of this program may also work as materials writers and researchers for publishers and/or other relevant organizations.