English Language Learning, Ed.S.

English Language Learning (33 hours)

The Ed.S. in English Language Learning is a 33-hour program designed for licensed teachers and focuses on culture and community in the classroom for non-native speakers. The Ed.S. in English Language Learning emphasizes a targeted curriculum for second language acquisition and examines the most effective pedagogical practices for working with students whose primary language is not English. Candidates will earn an Ed.S. degree and an endorsement in English Language Learning preK-12. The candidate will also develop and implement an individual research project.

Course Requirements

All Ed.S. candidates take the following two courses as non-credit, no-charge, and pass/fail, one during their first semester and one during the semester in which they graduate:

• EG 5000 - Orientation to M.Ed./M.S./Ed.S. Programs (Non-credit and P/F)
• EG 6000 - Graduation Seminar (Non-credit and P/F)

EMPHASIS English Language Learning

Ed.S. CORE +  18 hours

• EGEL 6013 - Theory and Practice in Second Language Acquisition (3)
• EGEL 6033 - Grammar for ELL Teachers (3)
• EGEL 6043 - Curriculum Design and Instruction in the ELL Classroom (3)
• EGEL 6053 - Culture, Communication and Community in the ELL Classroom (3) ^EDD
• EG 6913 - Education Specialist Project (3)
• 1 Elective at the ED.S. Level (3)