The Master of Education in English Language Learners program is designed to provide prospective teachers of English Language Learners with sequential and integrated experiences. The degree consists of a total of 30 hours. The ELL major will enable teachers to develop expertise in language acquisition, appropriate instructional models, curriculum design, culture, assessment, technology, and linguistics.
If a candidate is seeking initial licensure and ELL endorsement, s/he must complete an enhanced student teaching semester at both the PreK-6 and 7-12 grade levels AND must have had the experience of learning a second language equivalent to at least six semester hours of college level study. This experience may include, but is not limited to, completion of intensive language training by the Peace Corps, passing the PRAXIS II subject assessment in a second language, or a foreign language teaching credential from Tennessee or another state.
Individuals who have teacher licensure may take 21 hours to add an endorsement in teaching English Language Learners. In the endorsement only program of study, candidates will maintain an e-portfolio and participate in the exit assessment.
If a candidate is seeking initial licensure and ELL endorsement, s/he must complete an enhanced student teaching semester at both the PreK-6 and 7-12 grade levels AND must have had the experience of learning a second language equivalent to at least six semester hours of college level study. This experience may include, but is not limited to, completion of intensive language training by the Peace Corps, passing the PRAXIS II subject assessment in a second language, or a foreign language teaching credential from Tennessee or another state.
Individuals who have teacher licensure may take 21 hours to add an endorsement in teaching English Language Learners. In the endorsement only program of study, candidates will maintain an e-portfolio and participate in the exit assessment.
