Overview

The English As a Second Language program at Pennsylvania Western University states that you will benefit from:

Asynchronous online courses that enable you to complete assignments at any time from any location.

Instruction that focuses on research-based best practices in ESL education.

Involvement in a global community of ESL

Job-placement support from faculty, alumni and Cal U's Career

Graduate Outcomes

The M.Ed. in ESL will prepare you to be an effective teacher for the growing ESL population. In Pennsylvania, there is a shortage of ESL teachers, meaning there are many job opportunities.

Rewarding ESL career opportunities also exist throughout the United States and abroad, in both the public and private sectors. Cal U alumni have gone on to jobs as:

ESL teachers at public and private elementary and secondary schools and tutoring centers.

School counselors.

Reading specialists.

Speech pathologists.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

English As A Second Language

Developing Cultural Awareness And SensitIvity

Methods Of Research

Language Acquisition And Development

Language Proficiency Assessment

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

California, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.80 or a 3.00 in last 48 credits earned (Students with a GPA below 2.80 may apply for conditional admission)

Official transcripts from an accredited undergraduate institution

Master's with certification AND Certification Only: Copy of teaching certification

Applicants in other states will have six months after admission to secure and submit evidence of PA Department of Education certification

Master's Only: Resume will be evaluated on the basis of prior studies and/or significant professional experience

Tuition Fee

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International

13932 USD/year

Tuition Fee

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National

13932 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13932 USD per year
In-State

9288 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9288 USD per year

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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