Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Curriculum & Instruction:
Teaching English as a Second Language Emphasis
Program Highlights & Benefits
Hybrid or 100% online cohorts
Can be obtained in as little as five semesters
Typically, in fall and spring semesters, one course is completed every eight weeks; in summer, two to four courses are taken depending upon the program.
Prepare to teach English to students with various cultural and linguistic backgrounds
Degree Intentions:
This degree is designed for teachers looking to acquire the skills needed for management of culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms.
TESL Emphasis students will:
- Be prepared for TN PreK-12 ELL endorsement
- Market themselves for roles in teacher leadership, classroom management, and serving international students or those whose first language is not English
- Complete coursework regarding English Syntax, Phonology, and Language Acquisition
Formatting to Accommodate the Busy Lifestyles of Educators:
Students in our blended cohorts take three to four of the core courses for the degree in a face-to-face format. These courses meet one night per week, from 4:45 to 8:45 p.m., while the remaining courses for the degree are completed online. These online courses do not require face-to-face class meetings; students log-in regularly to complete assignments, participate in online discussions, and engage in group activities. During the Fall and Spring terms, students typically finish one course every 8 weeks. During the summertime, students complete up to four courses. All courses taken in the Summer terms are online. Following this schedule, candidates complete the degree in approximately 5 semesters.
Students in our online cohorts take all courses for the degree in a completely online format. These courses do not include face-to-face class meetings; students log-in regularly to complete assignments, participate in online discussions, and engage in group activities. During the Fall and Spring terms, students typically finish one course every 8 weeks. During the summertime, students complete up to four courses. All courses taken in the Summer are online. Following this schedule, candidates complete the degree in approximately five semesters.
Career Outcomes:
Those who complete this program are eligible to teach English to students with various cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and succeed in managing diverse classrooms.
Degree Requirements
| Number | Title | Hours |
| EDUC 531 OR EDUC 627 | Evaluation of Learning OR Evaluation for Continuous Improvement | 3 |
| EDUC 561 | Effective Home, School, and Community Relations | 3 |
| EDUC 630 | Educational Research | 3 |
| EDUC 635 | Integrating Research and Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 638 | Foundations of Leadership | 3 |
| TESL 565 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| TESL 566 | English Phonology | 3 |
| TESL 567 | English Syntax | 3 |
| TESL 568 | Language Acquisition | 3 |
| TESL 581 | Introduction to TESL | 3 |
| TESL 582 | Methods of TESL | 3 |
| TESL 583 | Evaluation of Language Learning | 3 |
| Total for Degree: | 36 |
Please Note:
The degree requirements listed above are tentative and are subject to change. This is not an official class schedule.
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