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The College of Education and Human Development
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Second languages and cultures education

This area of study addresses teaching issues in all second language settings—world languages, English as a second language (ESL), dual language education, and immersion education.

The coursework includes instruction both for teachers who work with English language learners (ELL) and limited English proficiency (LEP) learners generally and those who work specifically with bilingual learners and refugee/immigrant learners. By incorporating attention to all second language teaching contexts within one program, students gain broad perspectives that are valuable regardless of their setting.

Program highlights

Access to cutting-edge research: The college is home to the Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition, which supports a number of programs related to second language teaching, learning, and assessment.

Cohort model: The initial licensure program in second languages and cultures education is based on a cohort model, meaning that small groups of students start the program at the same time.

Specialization options: Students seeking licensure can choose from 15 different languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and ESL.

Initial licensure in second languages and cultures education

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Alternative pathway to initial licensure in a world language or ESL (formerly “Teaching Chinese”)

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M.Ed./professional studies in curriculum and instruction (second languages and cultures education concentration)

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M.A. or M.Ed./professional studies?

M.A. in curriculum and instruction (second languages and cultures education concentration)

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M.A. or M.Ed./professional studies?

Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction (second languages and cultures education concentration)

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