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International Education Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) Program (M.Ed.)

Master the theoretical and practical methods of teaching English as a second language to learners in a wide variety of settings.
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Format
Online or hybrid
Time Commitment
Part-time or full-time options
Duration
12-24 months
Program Start
Fall or Summer
Credits
30

Program Overview

Endicott’s Master of Education in International Education with ESL concentration is offered through a blended program of online and face-to-face studies, with summer courses in Madrid, Spain.

The program is designed to assist classroom teachers, administrators, and educational specialists to maximize the performance of diverse student populations in international schools abroad and in domestic schools with multicultural student bodies.

This M.Ed. concentration is appropriate for those currently teaching ESL and for both seasoned and novice educators seeking to enhance their knowledge and competence in theoretical and practical methods of teaching English as a second language. Educators teaching in English across disciplines, cultures, and content areas will gain critical competence in improving the achievement of second language learners.

This flexible program can be completed in a minimum of 12 months or over an extended period of time to meet your personal requirements.

*The program comprises online and face-to-face courses which may be delivered during the following time periods. Students may begin their studies during the fall or summer sessions.

  • Summer (July) Three face-to-face courses
  • Fall (September-December) Two online courses
  • Spring (January-May) Two online courses
  • Summer (July) Three face-to-face courses

Note: The International Education/ESL concentration is not linked to Massachusetts teacher licensure.

Admission Requirements

International Education M.Ed. candidates should follow application procedures at https://www.endicott.edu/academics/schools/school-of-education/graduate-programs/masters-programs/international-education.

Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 30

Required Curriculum

  • IED 504 - Theories in Curriculum (Cr: 3)
  • IED 509 - Language Diversity in Education (Cr: 3)
  • IED 512 - Evaluation and Assessment (Cr: 3)
  • IED 521 - Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language (Cr: 3)
  • IED 522 - Intercultural Communication (Cr: 3)
  • IED 530 - Linguistics and Language Acquisition (Cr: 3)
  • IED 570 - Clinical Experience in ESL (Cr: 3)
  • IED 574 - Research Project (Cr: 3)
  • IED 580 - Innovative Practices in Education (Cr: 3)
  • IED 581 - Technology in Education (Cr: 3)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

  1. Discover and articulate a personal philosophy of leadership
  2. Develop a repertoire of strategies to communicate with individuals who represent different cultural and linguistic groups
  3. Attain techniques in teaching English as a second language including analyzing students' levels of English skills; methods of teaching reading comprehension; methods of teaching writing skills; and methods of increasing students' ability to speak English
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of multicultural and multilingual issues
  5. Identify and analyze trends and issues related to the role of leaders in international and multilingual school settings

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"Through the M.Ed. in International Education with ESL Specialization program, I worked with passionate professors and classmates who honed my skills and broadened my perspective. The relationships with peers and the learning have made me better able to meet the diverse needs of my students. I am forever grateful."
Jodie Fetterolf, M'19
International Education with ESL Specialization