Graduate and Adult Learning

Master of Arts Education

TESOL ENDORSEMENT
Master of Arts Education

ONLINE TESOL ENDORSEMENT – TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES

Enhance your teaching toolkit with the TESOL Endorsement 100% online with Muskingum University. This program equips licensed teachers to effectively instruct and support English Language Learners (ELLs) in K–12 settings. Courses are asynchronous and accelerated, with a summer intensives option to complete in just a few weeks.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

  • 18 credit hours total 
  • All coursework delivered online and asynchronous in the summer
  • Combines theory, methods, assessment, and practicum in TESOL contexts
  • Designed for licensed teachers; completing the endorsement does not grant a full teaching license 

TESOL ENDORSEMENT COURSES

CURRICULUM BREAKDOWN

Core/Foundational Courses

  • EDUC 608 * Critical Pedagogy: The Transformational Educator (1) 
  • EDUC 609 Multi-Cultural Literature (1) 
  • ENGL 503 Language Structure & Usage (3) 

TESOL Method & Practice Courses

  • EDUC 634 The Role of the ESL Teacher in Co-Teaching & Collaboration (1) 
  • EDUC 635 Methods of TESOL (3) 
  • EDUC 636 Second Language Acquisition & Development (3) 
  • EDUC 637 Assessment & Policies for TESOL (3) 

Practicum & Seminar

  • EDUC 638 TESOL Practicum (2) – hands-on work with English learners under supervision 
  • EDUC 639 Practicum Seminar (1) 

Note: Additional field hours may be required depending on state regulations.

COURSES NEEDED TO ADD THE MASTER'S DEGREE

Core Courses (13 Credit Hours)

  • EDUC 605 Leading and Learning in a Culture of Change (3)
  • EDUC 606 Invitational and Inclusive Education (3)
  • EDUC 608 Critical Pedagogy: The Transformational Educator (1)
  • MOLP 782 Informed Decision Making (3)

Choose One of the Following:

  • EDUC 700 Research Seminar and Project (3)
  • EDUC 710 Practitioner Seminar and Project (3)

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A TESOL ENDORSEMENT?

By earning the TESOL Endorsement, you will be able to:

  • Serve as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher / ELL specialist in K–12 settings
  • Design and implement ESL curriculum and instructional strategies
  • Conduct language assessments and tailor instruction for multilingual learners
  • Work in co-teaching and collaboration with classroom teachers to support ELL populations
  • Qualify for roles in adult education or community-based language programs

CAREER OUTCOMES

Graduates of the TESOL endorsement track may pursue roles including:

  • ESL / ELL teacher in public or private schools
  • Intervention or support teacher for English learners
  • ESL curriculum coordinator or instructional coach
  • Bilingual or multilingual education specialist
  • Teacher in adult or community language programs

For a complete listing of MAE requirements, policies and procedures please refer to the Graduate Catalog.

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Contact Information

Dr. Jessica Grubaugh
Director of Graduate Teacher Education Programs
Muskingum University
260 Stadium Drive
New Concord, OH 43762
PH: 740-826-8470
E-mail: grubaugh@muskingum.edu

 

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