English Language Learners (M.Ed.)
Peabody's master of education program in English Language Learners is open to students who already possess a state teaching license or others who wish to pursue advanced study in the area of teaching linguistically diverse students. The program is designed to introduce students to the foundational and practical information to effectively serve populations who are learning English as a second language. Programs can be designed to fit individual students' interests and career goals.
Major Requirements (15 semester hours)
Required
- EDUC 3530 Foundations for ELL Education
- EDUC 3540 Methods and Materials for ELL Education
- EDUC 3550 Multicultural Education in Today's Classrooms
- EDUC 3560 Acquisition and Assessment of ELL Students
- EDUC 3570 Practicum for ELL Education
Electives (6 semester hours)
Choose two courses of a foreign language at the 200 level or above. Depending on students' second language experience, graduate level instructonal methods or English Education literature courses may be taken in lieu of foreign language coursework with consent of ELL faculty.
Professional Education Core (9 semester hours) At least two of the four areas must be represented:
A. Humanistic Dimensions of Education
- EDUC 3050: Advanced Social and Philosophical Aspects of Education
- EDUC 3220: Parent, the School, and the Community
- EDUC 3550: Multicultural Education in Today's Classrooms
B. Behavioral Studies
- EDUC 3110/PSY 334P: Psychological Foundations of Education
- EDUC 3200: Foundations in Learning and Development
- PSY 360P: Developmental Psychology
- SPED 3000: Education and Psychology of Exceptional Learners
C. Teaching Strategies and Curriculum
- EDUC 3210: Theories and Curriculum Models in Early Childhood Education
- EDUC 3500: Foundations of Education
- EDUC 3510: Advanced Teaching in Secondary Schools
- EDUC 3540: Methods and Materials for ELL Education
- EDUC 3620: Principles of Curriculum Development
D. Assessment and Research Tools
- EDUC 3170: Analysis of Teaching
- EDUC 3970: Master's Thesis in Education (3)
All students have the option of completing a capstone experience or writing a thesis.
Total is 30 semester hours minimum
