Overview

The M.Ed. in Language and Literacy with emphasis on ELL from Park University is designed with the following:

Area of Emphasis: Preparation of teachers of English Language Learners. This area of emphasis is for educators desiring ELL linguistics and second language acquisition basics as well as ELL methods, materials, and assessments for work in public and private schools. This degree program meets the National TESOL Standards as well as DESE ELL Standards.

Key Facts

Online: This is an online cohort program. There are no weekly class meetings required; instead, you will log in to the online courseroom to complete assignments, participate in discussion topics, and other online activities designed by your professor. You will finish one 3 credit course every 8 weeks. Following this schedule, you will complete the program in approximately 2 years with built in breaks.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Teaching Reading to Linguistically Diverse Learners
Advanced Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties
English Language Learners Practicum
Language and Culture
Special Needs in the Classroom
Linguistics for English Language Learners
Principles of Second Language Learners
Methods for Teaching English Language Learners
Curriculum for Teaching English Language Learners
Assessment Strategies for English Language Learners

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Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Parkville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and hold a valid state teaching certificate (applicant must provide copy of certificate)
School employment is not required for admission into the Language and Literacy programs. However, every course requires direct work with children; therefore, advanced candidates are responsible for finding students with whom to work if they do not have access to a classroom.
Advanced candidates seeking Special Reading Teacher or ELL certification must have two years’ teaching experience by the time they apply for certification.
Minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, and 2.5 GPA in core.
A felony background check and FBI fingerprint check and clearance received for admission.

Tuition Fees

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20850 USD / year

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20850 USD / year

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20850 USD / year

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Funding

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