The request to eliminate licensure requirement for admission to MED in Teaching English as a Second Language

Date: April 3, 2015
To: College of Education
From: Office of Academic Affairs
Approved On: March 18, 2015
Approved by: Graduate Council
Implementation Date: Spring 2016

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MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.ED.) IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

The M.Ed. in Teaching English as a Second Language is designed for experienced aspiring teachers who wish to work with English Language Learners in public schools, community organizations, higher education, or in international contexts. The program addresses current trends in the field of second language by providing a balanced emphasis on the communication, cultural and linguistic features of learning English as a second language. Graduates of the program are prepared to teach English as a Second Language in K-12 public schools at multiple levels. Upon completion of the program, students who currently hold an initial teaching license may qualify for the North Carolina advanced Standard Professional II teaching license in Teaching English as a Second Language.

General Requirements for Admission to the Graduate School
Please refer to general information provided in The Graduate School section of this Catalog.

Additional Admission Requirements

1) In addition to the posted Graduate School requirements, applicants should hold a current

“A” level license or its equivalent (contact the Graduate Coordinator for clarification)

2) Co-requisite requirement: A minimum of 3 Undergraduate or graduate hours in foreign language must be completed either prior to admission or by the end of the degree program

3) Apply online at graduateschool.uncc.edu.

Licensure

Upon successful completion of the TESL M.Ed., students who currently hold an initial teaching license may be eligible for the North Carolina advanced Standard Professional II teaching license in TESL.