English as a Second Language

EARN YOUR MAT IN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) 100% ONLINE

Designed for K-12 teachers, this program prepares educators to work with learners whose first language is not English by enhancing knowledge and skills in linguistics, instructional strategies, assessment, culture, school and family engagement, and action research. Iowa teachers may also choose to pursue an ESL endorsement, using the coursework completed in this degree program.

Program Details

CREDITS

32

COST PER CREDIT

$348

COURSE FORMAT

Online

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • 100% Online, Asynchronous Delivery
  • Courses Offered Every Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Rolling Admissions Process
  • Finish in 18 months or Less
  • Led by Experienced, Qualified Faculty
  • Aligned with TESOL Standards
  • Grant Funding is Available for Qualified Students

COURSES

Orientation to graduate education programs and readiness for online learning to be completed during the student’s first semester of enrollment. Expectations related to scholarly writing skills are introduced.

Overview of approaches to educational research and pertinent educational theoretical frameworks. Students will examine the role of action research in their practice.

Identify and review scholarly literature, critically evaluate research, and develop skills to write an effective literature review related to topics in curriculum studies.

Students examine the systematic design feature of action research, with a focus on selecting effective data tools and creating an implementation plan for a research project.

Students examine evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of action research data, as well as designing strategies for instructional adjustment and re-evaluation.

Using foundational methods of design and analysis, students conduct action research related to curriculum studies. A capstone research project, including a review of literature, a systematic inquiry of a research problem, implementation of an intervention, analysis and interpretation of data, and reflection for instructional adjustment.

Expands the use of technology tools in teaching situations and includes an action inquiry project using a technology-infused solution. Discusses issues related to technology and its use in schools.

Examination of socio-cultural concerns and ethics related to educational foundations with emphasis on contemporary issues influencing curriculum, pedagogy, inclusion, human relations, educational policy, and social justice.

  • TESL 520 (3 cr): Cultural & Linguistically Diverse Classroom Practice
  • TLSL 525 (3 cr): Language Acquisition for English Language Learners
  • TESL 533 (3 cr): English as a New Language Programs Methods & Assessments
  • TESL 609 (3 cr): Content Area Strategies for English Language Learners
  • TESL 637 (3 cr):  Applied Linguistics
  • TESL 640 (3 cr): ESL Practicum

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Additional Program Details

Application Requirements

  • Complete an application to our program.
  • We accept official electronic transcripts emailed to soe@morningside.edu directly from either an institution, (i.e., Registrar’s Office), or from an established third-party provider.
  • A minimum gpa of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale is required for admission. If an applicant does not have a 2.75 cumulative GPA, the last 60 hours of coursework completed will be considered under the same requirements.
  • A valid teaching license; please email directly to soe@morningside.edu

FINANCIAL AID

There is a $150 non-refundable clinical course fee (required for some endorsement programs) and a $150 graduation fee (a one-time fee for degree programs) and a one-time Graduate Orientation Course fee of $230.

Teach Grants

Students seeking a master’s degree in education may be eligible for a federal TEACH grant.

Other Aid

Students enrolled in at least five (5) credit hours per term may be eligible for the following:

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Professional Licensure Disclosure

Degree or endorsement programs offered by the Sharon Walker School of Education at Morningside University that prepare students for licensure as educators are designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Iowa Department of Education.

Accreditation

Morningside University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commision

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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION CONTACTS

Kelly Chaney

Kelly Chaney

Dean of the Sharon Walker School of Education

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Joan Shaputis

Director of Operations & Recommending Official

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Kendall Saunders

Kendall Saunders

Administrative Assistant

I love working at Morningside because of the dynamic environment, diverse interactions, and sense of purpose it offers. It is fulfilling and rewarding to be able to assist students, faculty, and staff to contribute to the university’s success.

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Sharon Walker School of Education

1501 Morningside Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106

712-274-5375
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