The Masters Degree in Teaching ELL is a 32 credit hour program. This degree is recommended for mainstream elementary and secondary teachers of English language learners who do not already have a Masters degree in a related field.
English Language Learners and ELL CertificationNorthwest offers an add-on certification for ELL/ESOL. ELL Certification is a 21 hour program and recommended for mainstream elementary and secondary teachers who have English language learners in their classes and have completed a Masters degree in Education. |
Admission Requirements
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Dr. Nissa Ingraham |
Requisites for Certification and/or elective options for MSEd |
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62-631 | Ed of Exceptional Child | |
62-553 | Teaching Reading in Secondary School | |
62-654 | Analysis & Correction of Rdg Disabilities | |
Core Courses (lead to certification) |
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61-569 | Multiculturalism in Ed or 62-687 Sociolinguistics | 3 |
62-580 | Methods & Techniques of Teaching ELL/ESOL | 3 |
62-582 | Linguistics and Teaching ELL/ESOL | 3 |
62-680 | Theories of Language Acquisition | 3 |
62-682 | Materials & Curriculum Design for Teaching ELL/ESOL | 3 |
62-686 | Practicum: Teaching ELL/ESOL | 3 |
62-692 | Assessment Strategies for Teaching ELL/ESOL | 3 |
MSEd Education Requirements |
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61-649 | Issues in Ed or 61-695 Philosophy in Ed | 3 |
61-682 | Methods of Ed Research | 2 |
61-683 | Research Paper | 1 |
62-688 | English for Language Learners OR | 3 |
Modern English (10-500 or 600 level) | ||
Elective Options | 2-3 | |
Total Hours |
32-33 |
For current course offerings, times, and dates please refer to the below link. Be sure to select the correct term/semester while searching. Type in the five digit course number without dashes into the "Course Number" square and click "Get Class Openings".
Please check CatPAWS frequently for updated course offering dates and times.
To fulfill all requirements for class enrollment, please register at least 3 weeks in advance. Order your books early from the Bearcat Bookstore.
Portfolio
All certification courses required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education are also required by the MSEd, unless the student has the certification requisite courses completed in their undergraduate program, at that point, graduate level electives may be approved by the program coordinator for meeting MSEd requirements.
Total hours: 32-33 hours