This is not a teacher licensure program, but rather is designed for educators who wish to deepen their understanding to become teacher-researchers and improve the practice.
Subject Matter Specialty
Early Childhood Education
Teaching English as a Second Language
This degree program is designed mainly for students, both domestic and international, who teach in U.S. PK-12 school settings, or who want to teach in intensive English programs attached to a university, community college, or abroad. Students in the MA in C&I – TESL not only receive a rich understanding of how English language is learned and taught in a variety of settings, but also gain knowledge of different characteristics (cultural, motivational, etc.) related to English language learners (ELLs).
Includes the study of:
ELL certification only: ELL K-12 certification through the state of Missouri is a 30 credit-hour add-on program for teachers who have already earned initial certification in another area. Courses for the add-on certificate include linguistics, intercultural communication, second language acquisition, teaching English in content areas, education of exceptional children and youth, literacy intervention, educational assessment, and methods of teaching English as a second language.
MA in C&I – TESL with ELL certification: The MA in C&I – TESL degree program and the ELL certification program share 6 courses. Students may choose to complete four courses in addition to the MA in C&I – TESL to earn the degree and ELL certification simultaneously.