Curriculum and Instruction, MEd - Concentration in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Education (PK-12 Licensure)
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Learn MoreBecoming an English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teacher leads to a rewarding career in which you will guide PK-12 bi-multilingual children to expand their language and literacy strengths for academic success across grade levels and content areas.
You will learn current, asset-based approaches for instruction and assessment with bi-multilingual children.
The English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Education PK-12 Licensure concentration is an option in the Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and Exceptional Learners program and prepares new educators to apply for licensure (Virginia). This program will appeal to those who would like to be ESOL teachers as well as to working Instructional Assistants who wish to prepare for initial ESOL licensure.
Note: Most licensure courses require 15 hours of fieldwork for each course. Also, please be sure to visit this page for important information about teacher licensure in Virginia: https://education.gmu.edu/teacher-track/about-teacher-track/test-requirements.
Courses for MEd
Core Courses at the Beginning:
- EDUC 511: Child and Adolescent Development in Global Contexts (3 credits)
- EDUC 537: Introduction to Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Learners (3 credits)
- EDRD 515: Language and Literacy in Global Contexts (3 credits)
Courses in the Middle:
- EDCI 516: Bilingualism and Language Acquisition Research (3 credits)
- EDCI 510: Linguistics for PreK-12 ESOL Teachers (3 credits)
- EDCI 519: Methods of Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners (3 credits)
- EDCI 520: Assessment of Language Learners (3 credits)
- EDRD 610: Content Literacy for English Language Learners, PK-12 (3 credits)
- EDCI 793: Internship in Education: PK-12 ESL/ESOL Education (6 credits)
Capstone Courses at the End:
- EDCI 776: Consultation and Collaboration in Diverse K-12 Settings (3 credits)
- EDCI 777: Research to Practice (3 credits)
Total Credits: 36
Note: Students must earn grades of B or higher in all coursework.
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George Mason University will verify completion of the requirements of a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) state-approved preparation program at the graduate or undergraduate level. Such verification does not guarantee the issuance of a Virginia Collegiate Professional, Postgraduate Professional, or Pupil Personnel license from the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is solely the student's responsibility to comply with all requirements for licensure by the Commonwealth. Under Virginia law, a social security number is required for licensure.