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×îÐÂ91ÖÆƬ³§ uses the rolling admission process: that is, we continually accept and review applications. This provides an advantage of starting the program at your convenience. 

How to apply for:

• Master of Education in TESOL with/without ESL Program Specialist (PK-12) Certification  
• ESL Program Specialist (PK-12) Certification

• Graduate education tuition rate is aligned with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) institutions.
• Tuition payment plan and tuition deferment are available.
• For more information, visit alvernia.edu/ Financial Aid for a detailed overview of the process, including a link to complete the FAFSA application (fafsa.gov). AU Title IV Code: 003233. 
• The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email: sfs@alvernia.edu.

• English language development
• Research-based practices in providing equitable and inclusive education to emergent bilinguals
• Teaching and assessing English language learners
• Laws and regulations pertaining English learners
• Culturally sensitive, relevant, and responsive teaching
• Working with diverse families
• School law
• Research for educators
• Professional ethics

The M.Ed. in TESOL curriculum includes the coursework in two areas: TESOL and core master of education courses, total of 11 courses (34 credits), 20 hours of fieldwork, and 40 hours of internship. This curriculum is for the certification and non-certification tracks. Up to 6 graduate credits from another university may be transferred upon approval. Course credits may be used as Act 48 credits. 

TESOL Courses (19 credits)

• MED 574: Foundations of Teaching English as a Second Language (3 credits, 10 field hours)
• MED 576: Structure of American English for Educators (3 credits)
• MED 578: Cultural Aspects of Teaching English as a Second Language I (3 credits)
• MED 516: Differentiated Instruction for English Language Learners (3 credits)
• MED 682: Second Language Acquisition (3 credits, 5 field hours)
• MED 684: Instruction and Assessment for English Language Learners (4 credits, 40 internship hours)

Core M.Ed. Courses (15 credits)

• COR 520: Ethics and Moral Leadership (3 credits)
• MED 518: Quantitative Research Methods (3 credits)
• MED 520: Educators as Researchers (3 credits)
• MED 610: School Law & Social Advocacy (3 credits)
• MED 680: Research Seminar (3 credits) 

• MED 574: Foundations of Teaching English as a Second Language (3 credits, 10 field hours)
• MED 576: Structure of American English for Educators (3 credits)
• MED 578: Cultural Aspects of Teaching English as a Second Language I (3 credits)
• MED 682: Second Language Acquisition (3 credits, 5 field hours)
• MED 684: Instruction and Assessment for English Language Learners (4 credits)

• The ESL Program Specialist  (PK-12) Certification Program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
• ×îÐÂ91ÖÆƬ³§ is an accredited institution and a member of the (MSCHE). MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

M.Ed. in TESOL with or without PA ESL Program Specialist (PK-12) offers a variety of exciting career paths. After earning your Master of Education or ESL Certification online, you can pursue a variety of careers, including: 

• ESL Specialist (PK-12)
• Subject area teacher certified in ESL (PK-12) 
• ESL teacher in non-public educational agencies
• English language teacher with global employment opportunities
• TESOL faculty in a higher education institution
• ESL Program director

Salary will vary depending on an employment context.