Language & Literacy, M.Ed. - English as a Second Language
The Department of Early, Middle and Exceptional Education offers a master’s in language and literacy education with an ESL concentration leading to an ESL certification. This pathway is available for elementary and secondary teachers who possess an Instructional I Certificate in Pennsylvania. A Master of Education in language and literacy education offers the student the opportunity to participate in original research and experiential programs in this field, with a practicum at the end of the coursework. All courses and learnings are aligned with knowledge and practice standards for English as a Second Language (ESL) Teachers - PDE Chapter 49 Structured Literacy Competencies.
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MED Professional Core Requirements
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PROFESSIONAL CORE
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Psychological Core Requirement - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Advanced Educational Psychology
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Advanced Child Psychology
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Advanced Adolescent Psychology
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Human Growth and Development
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Philosophical Core Requirement - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Comparative Education
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Social Foundation of Educ
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Philosophy of Education
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Education and Public Policy
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Total hours9 hours -
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Major in Language and Literacy ESL Conc - MED
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LANGUAGE AND LITERACY REQUIREMENTS
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Language or Literature Requirement - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Children's Literature and Creative Experiences for Young Children and Adolescents
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Literature and Response
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Semnr in Transformational Ling
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Applied Linguistics
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ESL REQUIREMENTS
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Second Language Acq: Theory, Programs & Assessment3 hours
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Second Language Acquisition: Theory, Programs & Assessment
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Methods for Teaching English Lang Learners3 hours
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Methods for Teaching English Language Learners
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Assess, Policies & Pract in Teach of Eng Lang Learners3 hours
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Assessment, Policies & Practice in Teaching of English Language Learners
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Lang & Literacy Interventions: Clinical Practicum6 hours
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Language & Literacy Interventions: Clinical Practicum
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Total hours27 hours -