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 in which students choose one of two concentrations: a literacy concentration leading to reading specialist certification, or an ESL concentration leading to ESL certification. Both concentrations are available for elementary and secondary teachers who possess an Instructional 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.
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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 -