Master of Education in K-12 English as a Second Language Education

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MASTER OF EDUCATION SPECIALIZATIONS

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MEd in Education Leadership and Administration
MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
MEd in K-12 English as a Second Language Education
MEd in K-12 English as a Second Language Specialist: Bilingual Education
MEd in K-12 Instructional Technology
MEd in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Master's Degrees Leading to Initial Education Licensure
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MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Teacher Licensure
MEd in K-12 English as a Second Language Education: Teacher Licensure
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MEd in K-12 Instructional Technology: Teacher Licensure
MEd in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Teacher Licensure

The MEd in K-12 ESL Education degree program is designed for licensed educators who are interested in pursuing an additional endorsement as a teacher of students who are learning English as a second language. Candidates find coursework designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude.

The CDE and CCHE recognize the high quality of JIU’s MEd preparation degrees and have designated JIU as a state-approved program of teacher and principal/administrator preparation. For most states, graduating from an approved program of preparation is an important step toward achieving educator licensure or certification.

Candidates who complete this program:

• Demonstrate their knowledge of first and second language acquisition and learning, including the nature of bilingualism and multilingualism, and the relationships and implications of each in the teaching of second language learners.
• Demonstrate their knowledge of the foundations of the English language and the principles of English language acquisition, including linguistics, psycholinguistics, and sociolinguistics, and the contrast between the features and styles of English with other languages.
• Demonstrate their knowledge of language teaching methodology and instructional techniques for teaching a wide range of linguistically diverse K-12 students founded on scientifically-based research and proven and effective applications; content based strategies; identification, selection, evaluation, design and adaptation of appropriate instructional materials; and child and adolescent literature from various cultures.
• Demonstrate their knowledge of assessment practices and applications in the instructional process.
• Demonstrate their knowledge of communication strategies and availability of resources.
• Demonstrate their ability to self assess the effectiveness of instruction, as based on the achievement of students.

Transfer Credit for Applicable Courses