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

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in English as a Second Language requires

1. copy of current Tennessee Teaching license OR
2. passing score on Praxis II ESL exam (not PLT) OR
3. satisfactory score on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

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). Once this initial application has been accepted, the applicant will receive directions on how to enter the graduate portal to be able to submit other materials.
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 or provide copy of passing score on the PRAXIS II ESL exam;
5. submit copy of Tennessee Teaching license (for those holding initial license);
6. submit copy of Tennessee driver’s license.

Degree Requirements with Add-On Endorsement in ESL

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in English as a Second Language requires completion 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) or provide copy of passing score on the PRAXIS II ESL exam.

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

The following illustrates the 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) OR provide copy of passing score on the PRAXIS II ESL exam;
3. meet requirements for admission to Teacher Education;
4. successfully complete one semester of Directed Student Teaching.

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

The following illustrates the 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.