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Master the skills you need to work with English language learners with MEd in ESL Curriculum & Instruction
You can make a difference in the lives of those who speak limited English. Carlow University’s Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, with an emphasis on curriculum design, will prepare you for leadership positions in education with public, private or nonprofit organizations.
More than half of the coursework for the English as a Second Language program is completed at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit in nearby Homestead, where students receive specific professional development skills related to current research and best instructional practices.
Credits required:
33 total credits
Cost per credit:
$600/Carlow credit
$499/AIU course
Time to degree:
As few as 12 months
Delivery:
On campus or online
Curriculum for MEd in English as a Second Language
You will study inquiry models of instruction, training for technology fluency, interdisciplinary models, advanced exploration of cognition, motivation research and studies of creativity in education.
The English as a Second Language program features courses in cultural sensitivity, language development, and ESL assessment and support.
Six ESL classes are taken at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. The courses transfer to Carlow and are applied toward the MEd in Curriculum and Instruction. This certificate program leads to an ESL endorsement through the AIU for individuals with a Pennsylvania teaching license. Students should register on the AIU website.
Quick facts
- Upgrade your professional credentials
- Take courses at night or online in an 8-week format
- Complete your degree in 1 year or 2 years
- Apply without your GRE
Career opportunities for MEd in English as a Second Language
With English as the world’s dominant language, institutions providing ESL instruction have increased worldwide. In addition to teaching in person and online, graduates may become ESL textbook editors, curriculum and instruction designers, or researchers.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment in master’s-level occupations is projected to grow by almost 17% from 2016 to 2026, the fastest of any education level. Employment of instructional coordinators is projected to grow 6% from 2019 to 2029 as states and school districts put greater emphasis on student achievement data.
Admission requirements and application process
You can apply for free online, and must submit the following materials:
- Official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions you have attended
- Personal essay that describes your academic objectives
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation that address your leadership potential and ability to succeed in graduate-level work
Apply
anytime
Start terms:
Fall, Spring & Summer
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred; however, provisional admission is also possible if you do not meet all of the admission criteria but exhibit a strong possibility of academic success.
MEd in ESL faculty & staff
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Ann Bisignani Student Teacher/Field Experience Director
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Rae Ann Hirsh, DEd Executive Director, Center for 21st Century Innovation and Workforce Development (C21) & Program Director, Early Childhood Education, Professor
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Marilyn Llewellyn, PhD Professor, Education
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Patricia McMahon, PhD Professor, Education
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Susan O’Rourke, EdD Professor, Special Education
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Valerie Piccini, MEd Instructor, Reading Specialist, Education
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Pamela Zimmerman Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs, Education
Contact Admissions
If you are interested in this graduate program, our Admissions team is available to help you with the next steps, including scheduling an on-campus visit or attending an upcoming event.
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