English as a Second Language (PreK-6, 5-12) (M.Ed.)

Core Courses (12 credit hours)

• EDU 604 - Philosophy, Ethics and Teaching in Schools 3 credits
• EDU 633 - Principles of Structured Literacy 3 credits **
• EDU 662 - Learning, Development, and Diversity 3 credits
• EDU 665 - Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Students in Regular Classrooms 3 credits

Concentration Courses (21 Credits)

• EDU 634 - Language Acquisition, Learning Disabilities and ESL 3 credits *
• EDU 635 - Sheltering Content Instruction for ESL 3 credits
• ENG 638 - General Linguistics 3 credits
• EDU 639 - Assessment and Diagnosis of Reading/Language Difficulties 3 credits *
• EDU 640 - Differentiation and Remediation of Reading/Language Difficulties 3 credits *
• EDU 654 - Understanding Cultural and Family Systems 3 credits
• EDU 684 - Advanced Theory and Practice for Teachers of English as a Second Language 3 credits

Practicum (3 Credits)

• EDU 687 - Practicum and Seminar in ESL 3 credits

Total Program: 36 Credits

** For those seeking licensure in Massachusetts, the appropriate tests for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure must be passed before beginning practicum.