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ONLINE MASTERS DEGREE
MA in English as a Second Language
ESL professionals who want to further their understanding of how language systems and language-culture relationships affect learning can earn the MAESL online. After earning the MAESL, graduates can qualify to teach children and adults in a variety of public and private schools, nationally or internationally. The master's degree program can now be completed entirely through online coursework.
ONLINE CERTIFICATES
Teachers of Adult ESL
The Teachers of Adult ESL certificate is designed for individuals working in adult ESL educational environments (including ABE) who already have a BA or BS degree. All courses are available online and are listed below.
ESL 6631 Intro to the Adult ELL: Developing Reading & Writing Skills
ESL 6634 Intro to the Adult ELL: Developing Oral Skills
ESL 6636 Course Design for Adult ESL Classes
ESL 6638 Assessment of Adult ELLs
ESL for Mainstream Teachers
The ESL for Mainstream Teachers certificate welcomes licensed K-12 teachers who want to focus on integrating English language learners into the classroom. All courses are available online and are listed below, and most can be applied toward licensure in ESL.
ESL 6610 The ELL in the Mainstream Classroom
ESL 7502 Language & Society
ESL 7753 Testing & Evaluation of ELLs
ESL 7755 Development of Literacy Skills
Advanced TEFL Certificate
After completion of the initial TEFL on-campus program, students wanting to learn more about language theory and linguistics can complete an Advanced TEFL Certificate online. Required courses, listed below, are all available online.
ESL 7519 Linguistics for Language Teachers
ESL 7650 Basics of Modern English
ESL 7660 Second Language Acquisition
ONLINE COURSES
ESL License and MAESL coursework
The following courses can be applied to either the ESL license or the Masters in ESL. These programs can be completed utilizing both online and classroom components.
ESL 7502 Language & Society
ESL 7519 Linguistics for Language Teachers
ESL 7610 History of English
ESL 7650 Basics of Modern English
ESL 7660 Second Language Acquisition
ESL 7753 Testing & Evaluation of ELLs
ESL 7755 Development of Literacy Skills
ESL 7776 ESL Methods
ESL 8010 Phonetics & Phonology
ESL 8020 Advanced Linguistic Analysis
ESL 8490 Research Methodology
The following online course is required for the MAESL but is open to other students
as well:
ESL 6612 Advocating for English Language Learners
HOW TO REGISTER
For class schedules and links to registration, visit Piperline Class Schedules.
If you have any questions about taking online courses in ESL and TEFL, please contact:
Rachel Hultman
Program Assistant
Center for Second Language Teaching and Learning
651-523-2964
email Rachel
Ann Mabbott
Program Director
Center for Second Language Teaching and Learning
651-523-2446
email Ann
Don't forget to ask about transferring credits already earned elsewhere! Up to 16 appropriate graduate credits can be applied toward a program.
Programs through the Center for Second Language Teaching and Learning are accredited through:
 
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