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Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Teaching and Learning: ELL/ESL degree program is a 30 credit hour degree program intended to prepare educators who work in the P-12 setting as change agents who engage actively in their communities, using appropriate pedagogy and technology to foster the development of global citizens. In addition to the core course requirements, students enrolled in this degree program will complete a four course sequence designed to strengthen educators’ knowledge and skills when working with students who are classified as English Language Learners (ELL) or English as a Second Language (ESL). This degree program does not lead to certification or credential endorsement.
Argosy University, Seattle Students
This program is not intended to lead to teacher certification. Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Outcome One: Commitment to Student Learning
1.a Apply developmentally appropriate practices regarding individual academic and socio cultural differences for optimal student learning.
Program Outcome Two: Knowledge of Pedagogy
2.a Identify, discriminate, select, and apply relevant research method(s) to plan, implement and evaluate curricular and instructional practices that support improved teaching and learning.
2.b Use data to guide school improvement efforts, implementation, assessment, and resource allocation.
Program Outcome Three: Facilitation of classroom instruction and environment
3.a Develop appropriate strategies to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
Program Outcome Four: Self-Assessment
4.a Develop personal and professional development plans using self-assessment processes to think systematically from practice and learn from experience.
Program Outcome Five: Collaboration with Community
5.a Work collaboratively with various constituencies to develop local and global perspectives to further educational success and productive citizenship.
Program Outcome Six: Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy – ELL/ESL
6.a Apply current practices in literacy and linguistic theories, teaching strategies, and assessment techniques in diverse settings to enhance ELL/ESL student learning.
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in education or an aligned field from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Education, or an appropriately certified foreign institution;
- A 2.7 grade point average for the bachelor’s degree used as the basis of admission, or a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) for the last 60 hours of coursework (including graduate work)
- A minimum score of 550 on the written TOEFL® or 79 on the TOEFL® Internet (iBT) is also required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction
- An initial teaching certificate and/or current experience working in the P-12 setting with students
- A criminal background check or fingerprint check
–OR–
- Submission of evidence of current criminal background check or fingerprint check (typically a copy of a teaching certificate/license)
An admissions representative is available to help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:
- Completed Application for Admission Form
- Application fee (Non-refundable, except in California and Arizona. In the state of Arizona, the application fee is refundable if the application is canceled within three business days of the applicant signing the Enrollment Agreement.)
- If the basis of admission is an earned bachelor’s degree with a 2.7 grade point average, an official transcript from the degree granting institution
- If the basis of admission is a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) for the last 60 hours of coursework, official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended during the 60 hours of study
Exceptions to the Minimum Grade Point Average
Applicants with a grade point average between 2.5 and 2.7 may be considered for admission on an exception basis. Exceptions must be approved by the program chair. Exceptions must be documented, signed, placed, and retained in the student’s academic file. Students admitted on an exception basis will be assigned provisional status. See “Exceptions to Admission Requirements” in section 5 of this catalog under “Admission Policies .”
Applicants with a grade point average between 2.0 and 2.4 may be considered for admission on an exception basis with significant evidence of academic and professional potential. This potential may be demonstrated by the career and/or personal accomplishments indicated in the statement of academic and professional goals, the career summary, and academic or professional letters of recommendation. Exceptions must be approved by the program chair. Exceptions must be justified, documented, signed, placed, and retained in the student’s academic file. Students admitted on an exception basis will be assigned provisional status. See “Exceptions to Admission Requirements” in section 5 of this catalog under “Admission Policies .”
Students who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement will also be required to submit the following:
- Personal/professional goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession
- Current résumé (or career summary)
- The names and contact information of three professional and/or academic references
Applications to Multiple Campuses
Applicants who are undecided with respect to the location they wish to attend should submit an application and full set of application materials to their location of first choice. Applicants who are accepted into their location of first choice and who, prior to beginning the program, determine they want to complete the same program at a different location, should notify the initial location of record of that intent. Provided that the same program is available, all previous approvals and credits accepted will remain in force. If an individual requests to change programs, he or she will need to meet all admission requirements of the new program.
Graduation Requirements
A student is eligible for graduation from the MAEd in Teaching and Learning: ELL/ESL degree program when the following requirements are met:
- Satisfactory completion of 30 semester credit hours in the program of study that includes
- 18 credit hours of core course requirements
- 12 credit hours of ELL/ESL course requirements
- A grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a scale of 4.0) and a grade of B- or better in all required courses
- A completed Petition to Graduate submitted to campus administration
Program Requirements
Students in the MAEd in Teaching and Learning: ELL/ESL degree program are required to complete 30 semester credit hours distributed as follows: core course requirements, 18 credit hours; ELL/ESL specific requirements, 12 credit hours.
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