Online English Degree :: Accredited Universities

Children of immigrants are increasing in number throughout the United States, and the English language continues to be widely used as a second language around the world. How are you preparing yourself to meet these opportunities and challenges? The English as a Second Language specialization will prepare you to integrate communication techniques to successfully instruct students in English proficiency and meet the needs of all of your second language learners. You will also develop the skills and knowledge to put these methods and approaches into practice within the setting of your classroom, school, district and state.

Entry Requirements

Admission to our master's degree program in Education requires a conferred bachelor's degree from an accredited academic institution.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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Language acquisition is of extreme importance in today’s diverse educational and corporate environments. The English as a Second Language (ESL) specialization will help you develop the ability to build successful programs to support those who are learning English as a second language, assess the skills of diverse students, and design bilingual instruction. This specialization will also provide you with a strong knowledge-base to put new methods and approaches into practice. As an ESL graduate, you will have the knowledge and skills to serve as a leader for others involved with ESL teaching and learning in many diverse settings. This specialization can also prepare you for doctoral studies in English as a Second Language should you desire to continue to advance your education.

Entry Requirements

Admission to Northcentral University's Doctoral Degree program in the School of Education requires a conferred Master's degree from an accredited academic institution. Applicants holding other doctoral degrees (MD, DO, DC, DDS, DVM, etc.) may be admitted into a doctoral program at the discretion of the Dean.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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The pedagogy of language acquisition is of extreme importance in both educational and corporate environments. The English as a Second Language (ESL) specialization will provide you with a strong knowledge base to build successful programs to support those who are learning English as a second language, assess skills of diverse students, and design bilingual instruction. You will explore curriculum design, the basics of second language curricular needs, and how to adapt the content curriculum for ESL student. You will also analyze effective teaching methods, and critically examine the theoretical foundations and recent research findings that inform second language classroom practices. As a graduate, you will have the knowledge and the skill to put new methods and approaches into practice in many diverse settings, and serve as a role model and leader for others involved with ESL teaching and learning.

Entry Requirements

Admission to Northcentral University's Doctoral Degree program in the School of Education requires a conferred Master's degree from an accredited academic institution. Applicants holding other doctoral degrees (MD, DO, DC, DDS, DVM, etc.) may be admitted into a doctoral program at the discretion of the Dean.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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Language acquisition is an essential component in today’s classrooms as students and workers who do not speak English are seeking expanded education and/or work opportunities in our diverse global marketplace. The English as a Second Language (ESL) specialization will provide you with a strong knowledge-base in assessing skills of diverse students, designing bilingual instruction for other involved with ESL teaching and learning, and conducting research to advance research in this field. As an ESL graduate, you will be prepared to research, teach and build successful programs to support those who are learning English as a second language.

Entry Requirements

Admission to Northcentral University's Doctoral Degree program in the School of Education requires a conferred Master's degree from an accredited academic institution. Applicants holding other doctoral degrees (MD, DO, DC, DDS, DVM, etc.) may be admitted into a doctoral program at the discretion of the Dean.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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Advance your current degree with an NCATE-accredited master’s degree in Bilingual and Multicultural Education from Northern Arizona University. You’ll be ready to provide English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, language support, and cultural education in the classroom and other environments. This accredited master’s degree can be earned many ways: with a bilingual emphasis or an ESL emphasis, as well a bilingual endorsement and an ESL endorsement.

This NCATE-accredited master’s degree in Bilingual and Multicultural Education meets the Arizona ESL Endorsement requirements. A career in bilingual and multicultural education leads to an earning potential of at least $45,000 in Arizona.

Consider these ESL career possibilities:

Bilingual Classroom Teacher
Bilingual or ESL Instructor
Curriculum Specialist
English as a Second Language Teacher

Entry Requirements

1. Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution

2. Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A"), or the equivalent.

3. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.

Other Fees

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