Overview

Ideal for aspiring or active teachers, the 100% online coursework and in-person practicum will also prepare you for the English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement. If you’re fluent in a language approved by the Illinois State Board of Education and pass the relevant proficiency exam, you can also earn the bilingual endorsement.

Did you know the students in Illinois public schools speak more than 135 languages? That’s why the MA in Literacy, Language and Culture (Online) North Park University at gives motivated teachers like you the high-level skills and knowledge needed to help English language learners succeed in the classroom.

Program Outcomes

Incorporate appropriate teaching and learning strategies to meet the diverse needs of each learner in the delivery of instruction.

Implement effective classroom management strategies to create a safe, respectful, and equitable classroom environment.

Assess student learning of appropriate standards and outcomes.

Reflect on personal effectiveness in meeting the standards of responsible and ethical professional practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Multicultural Education

Comparative International Education

Linguistics

Sociolinguistics and Cross-Cultural Differences

Assessment of ESL & Bilingual Students

Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL

Methods and Materials for Teaching Bilingual Students

Culture and Literacy for ELL and Bilingual Students

Literacy Methods for ELL and Bilingual Students

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies Literacy Education View 208 other Masters in Language Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

A minimum 2.75 GPA.

Provide official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

Transfer credits will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

No entrance exams required.

Two professional or academic references.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

23940 USD / full

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Out-of-State

23940 USD / full

≈ 23940 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

23940 USD / full

≈ 23940 USD / full

Additional Details

plus fees

Funding

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Overview

Program Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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