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| Master of Arts |
| English Language Learning/English as a Second Language (PK-12) |
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| Earn your master's degree and qualify for a high-demand English Language Learning (ELL) or English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching endorsement. WGU's online master's in ELL education prepares PK-12 educators like you to teach effectively in ELL or ESL settings and provide curricular leadership to their schools and school systems. In many state, the degree leads to endorsement in ELL or ESL, which are in high demand. Community college teachers who work in ELL or ESL settings will also benefit tremendously from this program.
WGU is the only exclusively online teacher education institution in the nation to receive NCATE accreditation.
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NOTE: This program is not for those who want to learn to speak and write the
English language. This program is also not for those interested in becoming English teachers or teaching
English in a foreign country. The program can lead to an endorsement in ELL or ESL, but only in those states that
have such endorsements. (See list of states with ESL or ELL endorsements.)
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A Program Overview
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| The online ESL master's degree consists of three domains of study and completion of a capstone project.
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English Language Learning
Research Fundamentals
Instructional Design and Performance Improvement
View detailed information about these domains.
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Tuition That's Affordable
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WGU is a non-profit university with affordable tuition. Tuition for this degree is just
$2,890 per 6-month term or just $5,780 per year. This is
less than HALF what other reputable online universities typically charge. (Other schools charge
as much as $300-400 per credit.)
Click here for details about tuition.
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Time Required to Complete the Program
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While program pace is ultimately determined by the individual student, this program is designed to be completed in 2 to 2 1/2 years.
Time to Completion frequently asked questions.
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Admission Requirements
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Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution. Applicants will be required to take a short, online admission test that helps determine the likelihood of success in a WGU program.
More info about Admissions.
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Other Online Master's Degrees in Education from WGU:
M.S. Special Education - This online master's degree in special education prepares you to effectively teach students with mild to moderate disabilities.
M.A. Mathematics Education - This online master's in math education prepares you to certify in secondary mathematics, a high-demand second teaching field.
M.A. Science Education - This online graduate degree in science education prepares you to certify in secondary science, a high-demand second teaching field.
Commonly Searched Phrases: esl master degree online, masters in ell education, esl masters degree, online schools that offer masters degree in esl, masters degree in esl, masters degree in esl training, masters degree online esl.
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"Higher income…"
"WGU's program is allowing me to expand my career choices and earn a higher income in my chosen field of education. As a father of a young and growing family of three sons, these things are important and add security for my family."
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| —Brian Toomer, WGU graduate |
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"Working with my mentor…"
"My favorite part of the WGU experience was working with my mentor. I also enjoyed the convenience of learning online.
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| —Eric Mortensen, Jr. high teacher |
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"Speed their licensure…"
WGU Teachers College will be a boon to states seeking training for current teachers and paraprofessionals to help them meet the education requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act and speed their licensure."
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| —Rod Paige, Former Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Education |
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