World Languages with English as a Second Language (ESL) certification (M.Ed.)

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Program Overview

In an increasingly integrated and interdependent world, learn and apply theories of linguistics, intercultural communication, and language pedagogy that respond to the needs of multilingual learners in a wide range of capacities.

As globalization connects diverse cultures more and more, it's crucial to educate students to be linguistically and culturally prepared to be world citizens.

There's a nationwide shortage of qualified world language teachers. Created by a cadre of faculty nationally recognized in all aspects of language acquisition, our M.Ed. degree enables you to earn certification in World Languages with English as a Second Language (ESL) certification. All candidates must demonstrate language proficiency outlined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) examination and the equivalent of an undergraduate major in a world language and culture. The program offers pre K-12 licensure in Spanish, French, German, Latin, and Mandarin.

A one-year M.Ed. option is possible for those students who complete ELL endorsement coursework as undergraduates.

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Program Facts

Program Director:  Heather Johnson
Program Coordinator:  Becky Peterson
Admissions Coordinator: Angie Saylor
Admission Term: Fall
Credit Hours: 31-34

Application Dates

  • Application Deadline 1

    Jan 3, 2024

  • Application Deadline 2

    Feb 3, 2024 

  • Rolling Admissions

    After Feb 3, 2024*

    *Applications received after the Feb 3rd second deadline are reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted as space and funds allow.

Program Curriculum

Students will earn a Master's in Education in World Languages with K-12 licensure in either Spanish, French, German, Latin, or Mandarin and the endorsement to teach K-12 English Language Learners. The 31-34 hours of coursework build on the foundational requirements of Peabody's Multilingual Learner Education program and the Secondary Education program.

"If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart."-Nelson Mandela

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