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MST in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Candidates in the TESOL program at the Pace University School of Education will gain knowledge of the multifaceted approach to teaching English language learners (ELLs), an increasing student population that requires a specialized study of language and literacy development, and differentiated instruction for students at all grade levels. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (Duration of Program: 2 Years) This degree program is designed for career changers who want to teach culturally and linguistically diverse students in grades pre-K–12. TESOL is a growing field for both ESL teachers and general education and content area teachers with promising career opportunities domestically and internationally. CORE REQUIREMENTS (12 credits) EDG 601 Social Foundations 1.5 EDG 602 Adolescent Development OR EDG 602C Child Development 1.5 EDG 605 Assessment 3 ED 650 Research/Theory for Developing Literacy 3 EDG 606 Learning Environments 3 TESOL FOCUS COURSES (12 credits) ED 551 Theory and Practice of TESOL/Bilingual Education 3 ED 556A Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment: Teaching English Language and Literacy to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students 3 ED 556B Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment: Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students Across the Content Areas 3 ED 557 Linguisitics and Grammar for Language Teachers 3 CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE (6 credits) ED 559 Student Teaching or Practica for TESOL Candidates 3 ED 690 Teacher as Researcher 3 TOTAL CREDITS 30 For information on all School of Education master's-level degrees, contact Linda Guyette, director of student success and certification officer, at (917) 773-3571 or lguyette@pace.edu. To apply to Pace University's School of Education, visit www.pace.edu/SOE. How to Apply Scholarships and Financial Aid At Pace, we offer our graduate students a variety of options to help finance their education. In addition to scholarships and student loans, Pace also contributes with work-study programs and graduate assistantships. Learn more about the different programs Pace uses to help graduate students at www.pace.edu/Grad-Aid. BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, YOU ARE ALSO AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR A MERIT SCHOLARSHIP. Choose the path that works for you.