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M.Ed. in International Education with ESL Specialization

  • Program Overview

    M.Ed. in International Education with ESL Concentration (36 Credits)

    Endicott College offers a Master of Education in International Education with ESL concentration through a blended program of online and face-to-face studies, with summer courses in Madrid.

    The M.Ed. in International Education with a concentration in teaching English as a second language is designed to assist classroom teachers, administrators, and educational specialists to maximize the performance of diverse student populations in international schools abroad and in domestic schools with multicultural student bodies.

    This M.Ed. concentration is appropriate for those currently teaching ESL and for seasoned and novice educators seeking to enhance their knowledge and competence in theoretical and practical methods of teaching English as a second language. Educators teaching in English across disciplines, cultures, and content areas will gain critical competence in improving the achievement of second language learners.

    This flexible program can be completed in a minimum of 18 months or over an extended period of time to meet your personal requirements.

    *The program of studies comprises six online and six face-to-face courses which are delivered during the following time periods. Students may begin their studies at any time of year.

    • Spring (January-May) Two online courses
    • Summer (July) Three face-to-face courses
    • Fall (September-December) Two online courses
    • Spring (January-May) Two online courses
    • Summer (July) Three face-to-face courses

    Note: The International Education/ESL concentration is not linked to Massachusetts teacher licensure.

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  • Curriculum

    Admission Requirements

    International Education M.Ed. candidates should follow application procedures at https://www.endicott.edu/academics/schools/school-of-education/graduate-programs/masters-programs/international-education.

    Program of Study

    Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of the program, students will:

    1. Discover and articulate a personal philosophy of leadership
    2. Develop a repertoire of strategies to communicate with individuals who represent different cultural and linguistic groups
    3. Attain techniques in teaching English as a second language including analyzing students' levels of English skills; methods of teaching reading comprehension; methods of teaching writing skills; and methods of increasing students' ability to speak English
    4. Demonstrate knowledge of multicultural and multilingual issues
    5. Identify and analyze trends and issues related to the role of leaders in international and multilingual school settings

    Required Curriculum

    *Please note: IED574 has a pre-requisite of IED582 for this program

    IED 504 - Theories in Curriculum
    IED 509 - Language Diversity in Education
    IED 512 - Evaluation and Assessment
    IED 521 - Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language
    IED 522 - Intercultural Communication
    IED 530 - Linguistics and Language Acquisition
    IED 540 - Using Technology in ESL Acquisition
    IED 570 - Clinical Experience in ESL
    IED 573 - Reflective Seminar: International Education
    IED 574 - Research Project
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    IED 580 - Innovative Practices in Education
    IED 582 - Research Methods

    Total Degree Requirements - 36 credits


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"Through the M.Ed. in International Education with ESL Specialization program, I worked with passionate professors and classmates who honed my skills and broadened my perspective. The relationships with peers and the learning have made me better able to meet the diverse needs of my students. I am forever grateful."
Jodie Fetterolf, M'19
International Education with ESL Specialization