Curriculum and Instruction, English as a Second Language Concentration, M.Ed.

Admission Requirements

For admission into the master’s program, a satisfactory score on the Miller Analogies Test, the Graduate Record Examination, or the Praxis II (Principles of Learning and Teaching) or a valid Tennessee Teacher license is required.

Students pursuing an M.Ed. degree must be fully admitted to the program prior to the completion of their initial semester of coursework.

Application Procedures

All application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.

Applicant must

1. submit an application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php);
2. submit official transcripts of all previous college work;
3. submit three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant’s potential for completing the Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction;
4. submit official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or a copy of the teaching license.

Degree Requirements with Add-On Endorsement in ESL or Non-Licensure Option

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in English as a Second Language requires completion of a minimum of 33 semester hours. No more than 30 percent of the total degree hours may be dually listed as undergraduate/graduate hours.

Candidate must

1. hold a bachelor’s degree;
2. hold an initial Tennessee teaching license. Non-licensure students must meet entry testing requirements for graduate studies (MAT or GRE score).
3. successfully complete a written comprehensive examination during the semester of graduation (exam may be retaken once during a subsequent semester).

Curriculum: Curriculum and Instruction, English as a Second Language with Add-On Endorsement in ESL or Non-Licensure Option

The following illustrates the minimum coursework requirements.

Degree Requirements for Initial Licensure in ESL

The Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in English as a Second Language (with initial license) requires completion of 33 semester hours and 9 hours of Directed Student Teaching. No more than 30 percent of the total degree hours may be dually listed as undergraduate/graduate hours.

Candidates must:

1. hold a bachelor’s degree;
2. meet entry testing requirements for Graduate Studies (MAT or GRE score);
3. meet requirements for admission to Teacher Education;
4. successfully complete one semester of Directed Student Teaching;
5. successfully complete a written comprehensive examination during the semester of graduation (exam may be retaken once during subsequent semester).

Curriculum: Curriculum and Instruction, English as a Second Language with Initial Licensure in ESL

The following illustrates the minimum coursework requirements.

English as a Second Language Add-On Endorsement (non-degree)

Candidates for the Add-On Endorsement (non-degree) program must:

1. hold a bachelor’s degree;
2. hold an initial license for teaching in Tennessee.

Program Notes

Students taking courses for licensure renewal, add-on endorsements, or “plus 30” upgrade on teacher licensure should register as non-degree-seeking students, Students enrolling in 6000-level courses must hold a bachelor’s degree, and students enrolling in 7000-level courses must hold a master’s degree. Non-degree-seeking students cannot register for 7000-level courses without departmental permission.

Candidates must:

1. file a degree plan in the College of Graduate Studies prior to entry into the program;
2. file a Notice of Intent to Graduate form in the College of Graduate Studies within the first two weeks of the semester in which the student intends to graduate.