MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement
Full Master’s Program
*per credit hour for Spring/Summer 2026
Cert./Endorsement Only
*per credit hour for Spring/Summer 2026
Doctoral Program
*per credit hour for Spring/Summer 2026
Program Highlights & Benefits
Flexible, online format
Most courses completed in 8 weeks
Graduate transfer credits considered
For
Teachers who want to earn a Master of Arts in Education with English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement. The ESL endorsement (non-Masters) option is available. Candidates must be in possession of a teaching license to be considered.
What You Learn
- This endorsement preparation program empowers certified teachers across New Jersey to play a pivotal role in connecting people of different backgrounds. In this program, you’ll learn major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the nature and role of culture to construct supportive learning environments. You will develop an intimate understanding of and respect for how second language learning takes place.
- You’ll also discover how to teach in the unique educational setting of an ESL classroom. Felician emphasizes the importance of respecting the dignity of each student in the classroom, regardless of background, and celebrating achievements together to encourage communal support and unity.
- Our career-focused coursework is inherently designed to enhance your marketability by preparing you with the skills, knowledge, and compassionate understanding needed to form learning environments conducive to the learning needs of ESL students.
- By preparing for this endorsement at Felician, you will be ensuring that you play a pivotal role in integrating values of community respect, and dignity into the classroom to create a new educational model that is inclusive, cultured, and informed. This 21st century model is exactly what Felician strives to mirror to help transition the world of education into a socially aware future.
How You Learn
Courses are offered in both an asynchronous and synchronous online format with weekly evening Zoom classes determined by each professor. Typically, students take one course at a time, taking two, eight-week courses each semester (Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters).
Career Outcomes
Prepares you to teach English language learners.
Degree Requirements
This is a tentative course schedule and is subject to change. You will receive your specific course schedule upon acceptance. For a transfer credit review, please refer to Step 8 of the admissions checklist.
| Course | Title | Hours |
| EDU 511 | Introduction to Language and Linguistics | 3 |
| EDU 551 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| EDU 656 | Literacy for Diverse Populations | 3 |
| EDU 651 | Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment for ESL Learners/Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 611 | Theory and Practice of Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 | |
| Requirements for Phase II for the Masters of Arts in Education with ESL: | ||
| Elective 1 | Selected with Advisor | 3 |
| Elective 2 | Selected with Advisor | 3 |
| Elective 3 | Selected with Advisor | 3 |
| Elective 4 | Selected with Advisor | 3 |
| Elective 5 | Selected with Advisor | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
