Master's Degree (M.Ed.) in Elementary Education with ESOL plus Certification
The Master's Degree in Elementary Education with ESOL plus certification is designed for students who already have a bachelor’s degree and are seeking certification to become an elementary education teacher in grades K-6. This program includes a semester of student teaching as well as essential field experiences to prepare students for classroom teaching.
Contact Information
Michelle Vaughan-McGovern
Interim Co-Chair and Professor
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Office Location: ED 47 - 345
Campus: Boca
In this innovative program, students will obtain K-6 teaching certification as well as ESOL and reading endorsement on their teaching license. This hybrid program contains flexible schedules to allow coursework to be completed while working. Students may begin the program in January, May, or August and can complete coursework in 24 months (with the addition of their student teaching semester).
Students with this degree may pursue these potential career paths:
- Master Classroom teacher
- Team Lead or Department Chair
- Curriculum Specialist
- Professional Development Specialist
- School/District Leadership
Program Overview
Consult the FAU Course Catalog for course descriptions and other details.
The MASTER’S DEGREE in ELEMENTARY EDUCATION WITH ESOL PLUS CERTIFICATION is designed for students holding a bachelor’s degree who intend on becoming Elementary Teachers (K-6). Upon program completion, which includes student teaching, the student is eligible for Florida Professional Certification and an M.Ed. in Elementary Education.
GENERAL EDUCATIONAL - 18 credits |
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| EDF 6126 Child Development in Educational Psychology |
| EDG 6345 Instructional Strategies & Assessment Practices |
| EDF 6887 Foundations of MCE or EDG 6705 Seminar in MCE |
| EDG 6408 Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports for Teachers |
| TSL 6345 Methods of Teaching ESOL & BE |
| TSL 6142 Curriculum Development in TESOL & BE |
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION - 21 credits |
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| MAE 6151 Mathematics: Elem. & Middle School |
| SCE 6151 Science: Elementary & Middle School |
| SSE 6151 Social Studies: Elem. & Middle School |
| RED 6351 Developmental Reading |
| RED 6546 Reading Diagnosis |
| RED 6548 Remedial Reading |
| RED 6361 Teaching Reading: Secondary & Middle School |
CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE - 9 credits |
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| RED 6836 Reading Practicum |
| EDG 6940 Internship Student Teaching Public school setting, one semester (Fall or Spring), 5 days a week |
Admission Requirements
Application will require applicant to submit:
- Official transcripts including all undergraduate coursework and evidence of bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (3.0 GPA required)
- Personal Statement outlining interest in the program
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation that highlight the candidate's academic potential
- Any additional requirements for the degree for which you are applying that are listed on the application
After your application is completed, it will be forwarded to the Department of Curriculum & Instruction for a decision.
How to Apply
To be considered for admission into masters programs in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, applicants must complete a graduate application through the Graduate College.