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Master of Arts
English Language Learning/English as a Second Language (PK-12)
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.

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.)
A Program Overview
The online ESL master's degree consists of three domains of study and completion of a capstone project.
The domains of study are:
English Language Learning
Research Fundamentals
Instructional Design and Performance Improvement

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Tuition That's Affordable
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.)
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Time Required to Complete the Program
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.
Admission Requirements
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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