If you want to develop the knowledge and skills to teach English to students from diverse cultural backgrounds, discover the MS in English as a New Language program at Indiana Wesleyan University. In less than two years, you can become an English as a Second language teacher through online coursework and completing field experience in your current classroom. With this master’s level program, you can build on your bachelor’s education to become a more effective communicator, collaborator, and leader to students with diverse needs.
Why Pursue My MS in English as a New Language at IWU?
There are several benefits to earning your teaching English as a Second Language degree at IWU. With us, you can receive a nationally recognized, accredited education, and a complete system of supportive student services. We provide tech support, tutoring, and full-time chaplains to all our students. Our Christian faculty teach from the same biblical worldview valued on our campus, so that students can implement these principles in a fulfilling career teaching English as a new language. Plus, we lock in the cost of your education once you start this program. This eliminates the worry of unexpected cost increases once you start classes.
What Will I Learn in This MS in English as a New Language Program?
This program is designed for students who want to become an English as a Second Language teacher. Courses span a wide variety of critical topics, including language acquisition, instructional strategies, classroom assessment, and more. All your classes will be taught by faculty with years of experience teaching students who are learning English for the first time. Their added insight can give you the confidence and skills to make a greater impact and facilitate positive outcomes for students learning the English language.
What Makes IWU Different?
IWU has provided on-campus education for more than 100 years.
Faith-integrated curriculum and a commitment to changing the world.
Center for Student Success for counseling, tutoring, and more!
Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.
The curriculum for this MS in English as a New Language covers how to:
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.
EDEL-510,EDEL-520,EDEL-530,EDEL-540,EDEL-550,EDUC-510,EDUC-520,EDUC-530,EDUC-600,EDUC-630
Clinical field experiences are required. Candidates may be eligible to complete field experience within their own classroom or school.
Candidates who wish to be recommended for the Indiana state license endorsement for English as a New Language must satisfy all completion requirements and receive a passing score on the required Indiana state English Learner assessment. Candidates who seek licensure in states other than Indiana bear the responsibility to determine whether completion of the Master of Science with a major in English as a New Language (Indiana Licensure) program will meet the academic and assessment requirements of the state in which licensure is sought.
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.
