The M.Ed. in Curriculum and
Instruction with concentration and licensure in English as a Second Language
focuses on preparing educators to meet the needs of students who are currently
enrolled in U.S. public school classrooms in grades PreK-12. The program is
designed specifically for teachers and those who plan to teach second language
learners in multilingual classrooms within the U.S.
Career Path
The program also seeks to prepare
teachers to work with early learners who are also second language learners in
preschool settings, nursery school settings, and early learning classrooms.
Candidates who successfully complete the program meet requirements for the
Pre-K through 12th grade
professional license in ESL. In addition to teaching in public, private,
faith-based, and preschool classrooms, the program enables graduates to pursue
the following careers: Adjunct professor Curriculum writer for PreK-12, ESL
curriculum design for PreK-12, ESL instructional consultant, ESL instructor, Faith-based
ESL coordinator, Faith-based ESL teacher (missionary), Lead teacher in ESL, PreK
ESL coordinator.
Middle Tennessee State University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
