English as a Second Language

Overview

English learners are one of the fastest growing groups of students in the United States. The master’s degree in teaching English as a Second Language from Cambridge College prepares you for careers in this high-demand field, offering benefits such as:

• Career-focused learning. Courses present nationally recognized research-based models for first and second language learning, address curriculum mandates, and explore the developmental characteristics of students in grades PreK-6, 5-12, and adult levels.
• Real-world skill development. The English as a Second Language master’s degree program includes a practicum and seminar guided and evaluated by a licensed/certified ESL teacher in the classroom and a Cambridge College ESL supervisor.
• Diverse experiences. At Cambridge College, you’ll work with other adult learners from all over the world, gaining diverse viewpoints and enriching your educational experience in the process. In fact, we were recently ranked among the Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges in America by Best College Reviews.
• Flexible schedules that fit your life. Offering convenient day, evening, weekend, and online class options designed for adult learners, Cambridge College provides the flexibility you need to complete your graduate degree while balancing work and family time.

Careers for English as a Second Language Teachers

Graduates of the licensure program are able to teach English as a second language in a variety of educational settings, such as:

• Public, private, and charter schools
• Educational collaboratives
• Community programs

Licensure graduates are also eligible for the Massachusetts SEI Teacher Endorsement.

Non-licensure master’s degree graduates are able to provide ESL support and tutoring in schools, and to teach or tutor ESL in other settings including:

• Higher education intensive ESL
• Other countries
• Immigrant support programs
• Workplace ESL