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Master of Arts (MA) in
Secondary Education (English for Speakers of Other Languages P-12 Certification)

Online

Program Overview

The University of Alabama offers busy professionals just like you the ability to earn a Master of Arts in Secondary Education (English for Speakers of Other Languages P-12 Certification) in a convenient 100% online format. Coursework in this program includes assessment and evaluation, linguistics, and pedagogical approaches to learning.

Program Format
Online
Credit Hours
30
Tuition Per Hour
$440

Cultivate Your Students' Language Proficiency

The demand for educators who can communicate effectively with diverse groups of students is on the rise. In this program, you will work directly with faculty with years of experience in the field and cutting-edge, innovative practices in the classroom. You will learn approaches and best practices for teaching students from varied backgrounds who are learning at different levels of English language comprehension. Through this program, you’ll enhance your skill set for fostering an inclusive educational environment for future students, be challenged with the most current pedagogical approaches and create lasting change for future generations.

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Application DeadlineApplications accepted year round
Fees$10 College of Education graduate fee (per credit hour)
Required For EntranceBachelor's-level teaching certificate

Curriculum

The MA in Secondary Education with ESOL P- 12 Certification consists of 30 credit hours. Program and courses are subject to change.

Required Courses

CAT 531 Computer-Based Instruction
CIE 575 Teaching Emergent Multilinguals in Public Schools
CIE 578 Second Language Testing, Assessment and Evaluation
CIE 582 Development and Utilization of Instructional Materials

Additional Requirements

Foundations course: 3 credit hours
Teaching field: 9 credit hours
Internship: 6 credit hours
Special education survey course (if not previously completed)

Admission

Admission to the MA in Secondary Education (ESOL P-12 Certification) program requires the following:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
A valid bachelor’s level professional educator certificate in a teaching field
An overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or a 3.0 average for the last 60 hours in a degree program, or a 3.0 or higher in a completed graduate degree program

A completed application package includes unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended, three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and a Graduate School application.

Students are admitted every semester.