This program is for those that already have alternative teacher certification and want to expand their skills as a professional educator. It is aligned with the standards of the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) and was designed to ensure that you graduate with a high level of proficiency in critical areas. This specialization will help you learn how to guide English language learners toward a greater level of understanding with the English language. You’ll also learn how to better communicate with speakers of other languages and techniques to help them gain a greater level of English proficiency.
Students seeking ESL/ESL certification should verify with appropriate state officials that this specialization meets applicable certification requirements.
Students seeking ESL/ESL certification should verify with appropriate state officials that this specialization meets applicable certification requirements.
Credit Hours | Courses | Est. Time to Complete | ||
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MAT | 33 | 8 | 18 | View Course Catalog |
Unmatched Flexibility
NCU offers weekly course starts, no scheduled lecture hours, no group assignments, weekly assignments, and the ability to schedule courses around your personal and professional obligations.
100% Doctoral Faculty
No matter the degree level you pursue, you can rest assured that you will be mentored by doctors in your field of study.
One-to-One Engagement
You won't have to fight for facetime as one of many within a classroom. At NCU, you'll have the opportunity to interact one to one with your professor, receiving personalized mentoring.
Master of Arts in Teaching Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply human development theories to instructional methods supporting developmentally appropriate and academically challenging learning experiences for students.
- Create collaborative environments through instructional methods supporting active learning and student self-direction.
- Evaluate instructional and assessment practices ensuring student mastery of the content.
- Adapt multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth and provide data to support continuous program improvement.
- Design cross-disciplinary curriculum and instruction supporting student attainment of learning goals.
- Model ethical behavior in all aspects of the profession.