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Master of Education in Reading and

English as a Second Language
Amie Sarker, Program Director

The Master of Education in Reading and English as a Second Language (ESL) program is designed for practicing teachers and administrators who desire continued growth and expertise as professionals, specializing in the areas of literacy and ESL instruction. 

Once teachers with their initial teaching certification have successfully completed all coursework in the program, and if they have passed the appropriate state certification (TExES) tests, they will also earn the Reading Specialist Certification, the Master Reading Teacher Certification, and the English as a Second Language Certification / Endorsement.

The M.Ed. in Reading and English as a Second Language degree is earned through completion of a thirty-six hour non-thesis program.  Learning experiences and assignments in this program are designed in order to provide the learner with sufficient theoretical and experiential knowledge to serve successfully as a literacy and ESL specialist in the role of classroom teacher, literacy coach, or administrator.

The faculty in the College of Education teach from a Christian world view; they are committed to equipping educators to provide relevant and meaningful learning experiences for all individuals, emphasizing the concerns, issues, and problems confronting teachers today. Every effort is made to offer courses that meet the specific needs of our graduate students.

PROGRAM CONTINUANCE

Continuance in the program past the first six (6) hours is pending submission of a satisfactory score on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Examination® (GRE®). 

Master of Education in Reading and English as a Second Language Degree Requirements

Reading Concentration (12 credit hours)

College of Education Graduate Portfolio
Because of Dallas Baptist University’s quest for meaningful assessment of graduate students, a portfolio assessment is required in all College of Education graduate programs.  The process of creating a portfolio is explained in the College of Education Graduate Portfolio Manual, which can be downloaded from then DBU website. The portfolio allows the student to present information about themselves as learners and to document growth over a period of time.

The portfolio should be a collection of artifacts accompanied by self-reflections that not only help the learner to understand and extend learning, but also invite the reader of the portfolio to gain insights about the learner. Please refer to the Portfolio Manual for appropriate procedures to follow in preparation of the portfolio.  Students must register for the Professional Portfolio course as prescribed in their degree plan during the semester in which they will present their portfolio to the Educator Preparation Board. The Educator Preparation Board is a group of experienced and widely successful educators from Dallas Baptist University and the Metroplex. Practicing teachers, administrators, consultants, superintendents, guidance directors, personnel directors, and Educational Region Service Center personnel as well as DBU professors and administrations volunteer their time for this highly selective process. The Educator Preparation Board serves as the College of Education Graduate Programs' advisory board and meets three times a year to assess graduate students' professional portfolios.

STATE CERTIFICATIONS

Reading Specialist 

Master Reading Teacher

English as a Second Language

What is the Reading Specialist Certification?

Teachers desiring to specialize in the important area of Reading may pursue the Reading Specialist Certificate, an all-level (P-12) certificate.  The Reading Specialist is a certification recognized across the U.S., and many holding this advanced certification work as literacy coaches, assisting teachers with implementation of best literacy practices.  Teachers may add the Reading Specialist Certificate to their existing valid credential upon completion of a master's degree with sufficient coursework in literacy, two years of acceptable classroom teaching experience, and after passing the Reading Specialist TExES examination.  For more details on applying for certification click here.

What is the Master Reading Teacher Certification?

The Master Reading Teacher Certificate is an all-level (EC-12) certificate specific to Texas that offers advanced preparation in the area of literacy for teachers working in diverse classrooms.  To qualify for this certificate, teachers must complete nine graduate credit hours in literacy and either have taught for three years or have passed the Master Reading Teacher TExES examination.  For more details on applying for certification click here.

What is the English as a Second Language Certification?

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Certification prepares candidates to teach children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and it is a requirement for those teachers working with students in grades K-12 whose home (or first) language is not English.  Candidates do not need to speak languages other than English for ESL Certification, and this all-level (EC-12) certificate may be added to any valid Texas teacher certificate. 

DBU's four graduate courses and practicum in this area of ESL offer advanced preparation for working in the increasingly multicultural and multilingual classrooms of today, and the courses prepare teachers to take the English as a Second Language TExES examination for state certification.  This certification can be pursued independently of a master's degree, or as a part of other master's degrees, and individuals will have the opportunity to receive DBU's ESL Advanced Certificate in addition to the state certification through completion of the ESL courses.  For more information on the ESL Program, click here.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Educator Preparation Board

Spring 2012: April 18
Summer 2012: July 31

Educator Banquet

April 30

Application to Graduate Deadline

November 7 for Spring 2012
June 5 for Fall 2012

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Graduate Degrees

& Programs

	Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Management
	M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
	M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
	M.Ed. in Kinesiology
	M.Ed. in Reading and English as a Second Language
	M.Ed. in School Counseling
	M.Ed. in Special Education
	M.A. in Sport Management
	M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Communication New
	M.A. in Counseling
	Master of Liberal Arts
	Master of Professional Development

Programs available through the Gary Cook Graduate School of Leadership

	M.A. in Christian Education
	M.A.Christian Education: Childhood Ministry
	M.A. in Christian Education: Student Ministry
	M.A. in Christian Ministry
	M.A. in Global Leadership
	M.A. in Theological Studies                                    *New!
	M.A. in Worship Leadership
	M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Christian Ministry

Dual Master's Degrees

	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Christian Ministry
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Counseling
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Global Leadership
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Christian Education / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Christian Education: Childhood Ministry / M.A. in Christian Ministry
	M.A. in Christian Education: Childhood Ministry / M.A. in Management
	M.A. in Christian Education: Childhood Ministry / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Christian Education: Childhood Ministry / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Christian Education: Childhood Ministry / Master of Liberal Arts
	M.A. in Christian Education: Student Ministry / M.A. in Christian Ministry
	M.A. in Christian Education: Student Ministry / M.A. in Global Leadership
	M.A. in Christian Education: Student Ministry / M.A. in Management
	M.A. in Christian Education: Student Ministry / M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Christian Education: Student Ministry / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Christian Education: Student Ministry/M.A. in Worship Leadership
	M.A. in Christian Education: Student Ministry/M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Global Leadership
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Worship Leadership
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Communication / M.A. in Management
	M.A. in Communication / M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
	M.A. in Communication / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Communication / M.A. in Worship Leadership
	M.A. in Global Leadership / M.A. in Management
	M.A. in Global Leadership / M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Global Leadership / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Global Leadership / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Management / M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
	M.A. in Management / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Management / M.Ed. in Kinesiology
	M.A. in Teaching / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Theological Studies / M.A. in Worship Leadership
	Master of Business Administration / M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
	Master of Business Administration / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction / M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
	M.Ed. in Educational Leadership / M.Ed. in Reading and English as a Second Language
	M.Ed. in Educational Leadership / M.Ed. in School Counseling
	M.Ed. in Educational Leadership / M.Ed. in Special Education
	M.Ed. in Higher Education / M.Ed. in Kinesiology
	M.Ed. in Reading and English as a Second Language / M.Ed. in Special Education

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