Master of Arts in Teaching with Initial Licensure: English as a Second Language K-12

MAT Program Overview

Designed for working adults, this degree program provides an initial teaching license leading to a master’s degree. Faculty have extensive K-12 experience, expertise in a range of specific areas of scholarship, and a commitment to helping you become a successful teacher. Learn hands-on applications in an integrated curriculum focusing on diverse, inclusive, multicultural learning environments.

Field placements are integrated throughout the program so you practice what you learn in your courses as you progress toward full-time student teaching. You will develop the skills, content, and confidence to be a highly qualified teaching professional. Graduate education classes typically meet once a week in the evening. You may attend the program on a full-time or part-time basis, according to your preferred pace of study.

After successfully completing the courses listed in an individually-developed course planner, students apply for acceptance to student teaching. Upon successful completion of the license requirements, students are recommended for state licensure. Students must maintain a 3.0 overall GPA and earn a B- or higher in all licensure courses. Refer to the student handbook for program details and requirements. The master’s degree can be completed with two additional courses after completion of the license.

Pedagogy Requirements - Initial License, K-12 ESL

• GED 7801 - Introduction to Advanced Teacher Thinking
• GED 7815 - Schools and Society
• GED 7825 - Educational Psychology
• GED 7862 - Education and Cultural Diversity
• GED 7867 - Theory to Practice
• GED 7872 - Exceptionality
• GED 7802 - Preparing to Student Teach: Advising and Reflection
• GED 7050 - Student Teaching Seminar
• GED 7896 - Student Teaching K-12

Methods Requirements - ESL

• ESL 7775 - ESL Methods Part I
• ESL 7776 - ESL Methods Part II

Content Requirements - ESL

ESL candidates must have one year (two semesters) of college foreign language courses or two years at the high school level. Non-native English speakers are exempt as it is assumed they learned English as a second language.

• ESL 8100 - Linguistics for Language Teachers
• ESL 8110 - Language and Society
• ESL 8120 - Pedagogical Grammar and Discourse
• ESL 8130 - Exploring Learner Language and Second Language Acquisition
• ESL 7753 - Testing & Evaluation of English Language Learners
• ESL 7770 - Critical Praxis in TESOL

Degree Completion Requirements

• GED 8400 - Capstone Design