The Master of Education in Teaching English as a Second language (M.Ed. in TESOL) is a 34-credit program designed to prepare students and professionals to teach English as a Second Language in a wide range of educational contexts, both in the U.S. and abroad.
The program, approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, has two tracks:
- with Pennsylvania ESL Program Specialist (PK-12) Certification.鈥嬧嬧 The certification track is for teachers who hold a PA instructional I or II or valid out-of-state ESL certificate and seek to obtain the ESL Program Specialist Certification.
- without PA certification. This track is for the individuals who seek to teach ESL in higher education institutions, non public educational agencies, and abroad.
Program highlights:
- online and blended programs
- $516/credit tuition rate, aligned with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) institutions
- tuition deferment and payment plans
- rolling admissions
- Act 48 credits
- TESOL Program Mission
Guided by the 缅北强奸鈥檚 principles of rigor, care and inclusiveness, we strive to prepare educators who have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to effectively and ethically teach English learning students. We aim to develop reflective practitioners committed to ongoing professional development who serve as agents of change in their educational contexts in order to empower diverse families and communities.
Read more about:
- The admission requirements and application process
- Program curriculum
- Requirements for field experiences
Questions?
Kelly Burr, M.Ed.
Director, Graduate Enrollment
610.796.8296 (phone), 610.796.8367 (fax)
Elena Lawrick, Ph.D.
Director, TESOL Programs
610.796.8268
