Second Language Education & Culture (SLEC) Program
M.Ed. in SLEC/TESOL (non-certification)
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the M.Ed. Program in TESOL without certification, applicants must meet the following Graduate School requirements:
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A fully completed B. S. or B. A. in any relevant subject area with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 (B) or higher.
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Three letters of recommendation, preferably from former professors who can assess the applicant’s academic potential. Letters must be accompanied by the recommendation form and the summary evaluation form, which are part of the application packet
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A Statement of Goals, which should describe how the applicant’s academic career objectives and experiences fit with the intended program of study.
For further information on EDCI graduate admissions and a graduate school application visit http://www.education.umd.edu/EDCI/info/gradadmit.html
Graduate Admissions, Lee Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
(301) 405-4198
International Student Applications
There are admission requirements for TOEFL Internet-based Testing (IBT).
Each international applicant must provide an official statement regarding financial support. This statement ensures that the applicant has sufficient financial resources to meet educational and living expenses.
Note: The International Educational Services Office (IES) will review the academic and financial records of ALL international applicants before the Department will review the application. For specific application requirements for international students, please visit IES's website on Admission of International Students.
Degree Requirements
The SLEC specialty is recommended for students who wish to develop expertise in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) both in the U.S. and internationally. The Masters degree prepares students to engage with research, theory and pedagogical practice in the field of TESOL. This degree does not lead to certification to teach in public schools in the US. All M.Ed. students must complete 30 credit hours total.
All M.Ed. students must complete 30 credit hours total (see chart with course work below). In addition to this coursework MEd only students need to:
1. Pass comprehensive exams (during the final semester)
2. Complete a seminar paper (during the final semester)
Course Work (see below for recommended course sequence)
Core Requirement/Course No. & Title |
Course Offered |
1) Studying Student Learning in Diverse Settings |
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EDCI 633 Teaching for Cross-Cultural Communication |
Every semester |
2) Research Foundations for Teaching (choose 1 course) |
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EDCI 685 Research Methods |
Spring |
EDMS 645 Quantitative Research Methods |
Every semester |
3) Practices & Policies for Second Language Education (5 courses) |
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EDCI 631 Student Assessment in the Second Language Classroom |
Spring |
EDCI 634 Methods of Teaching in TESOL |
Fall |
Choose 1 of the following (635 or 488P) |
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EDCI 635 English Grammar for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages |
Fall |
EDCI 488P English Grammar for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages |
Spring & Summer |
Choose 1 of the following (636 or 638) |
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EDCI 636 Teaching ESOL Reading and Writing in Elementary Classroom Areas |
Fall |
EDCI 638 Teaching ESOL Reading and Writing in Secondary Content Areas |
Spring |
4) Leadership and Professional Development |
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EDCI 730 Theory and Research in Second Language Teaching & Learning |
Spring |
5)Capstone Course |
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EDCI 732 Second Language Acquisition |
Fall |
6) Electives* (Choose 1 course) |
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EDCI 630/488Q Foundations of Second Language Education: Trends and Issues in Second Language Teaching, Learning and Assessment |
Fall |
EDCI 632 Special Education and Oral Language Development in TESOL |
Spring |
EDCI 636 Teaching ESOL Reading and Writing in Elementary Classroom Areas |
Fall |
EDCI 638 Teaching ESOL Reading and Writing in Secondary Content Areas |
Spring |
*Students may take electives in other departments with advisor’s permission |
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Recommended Course Sequence
Two Year M.Ed SLEC (non-certification) Students should note that class schedules are subject to change and that some classes might not be offered the same semester every year. |
FALL 1 (9 credits)
Choose one elective: EDCI 630 Foundations of Second Language Eduction: Legal, Social and Historical Trends and Issues |
SPRING 1 (9 credtis) EDCI 631 Student Assessment in the Second Language Classroom or EDCI 632 Special Education and Oral Language Development in TESOL |
SUMMER Electives |
FALL II (9 credits) EDCI 732 Second Language Acquisition EDMS 645 Quantitative Research Methods* |
SPRING II (3 credits) EDCI 730 Theory and Research in Second Language Teaching & Learning Seminar Paper & Comprehensive Exam needs to be completed this semester |
TOTAL: 30 credits |