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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.
Master of Education in Reading and English as a Second Language Degree Requirements
Reading Concentration (12 credit hours)
READING CONCENTRATION (12 credit hours)
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Credit Hrs. |
| READ 6301*** |
Specialized Reading Assessment and Instruction |
3 |
READ 6330*** |
Foundations of Reading |
3 |
READ 6335*** |
Curriculum and Instruction in Reading |
3 |
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READ 5332 |
Reading: Diagnosing and Correcting Reading Difficulties |
3 |
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| READ 5334 |
Studies in the Diagnosis and Clinical Correction of Reading Issues |
3 |
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READ 5011** |
Reading Specialist Seminar |
0 |
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SPECIALIZATION (15 credit hours) |
Credit Hrs. |
ESLS 5301* |
Second Language Acquisition |
3 |
ESLS 5304* |
Methods in Teaching ESL |
3 |
ESLS 5306* |
Content Area Language Proficiency Skills |
3 |
ESLS 5308* |
Multicultural and Multilingual Learning Environments |
3 |
ESLS 5312**** |
Practicum for State Certification (S-L) |
3 |
ESLS 5314 |
Practicum in ESL/EFL Settings (S-L) |
3 |
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RESOURCE AREA (Select 9 or more credit hrs.)
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Credit Hrs. |
EDUC 6302* |
Research in Education (S-L) |
3 |
| EDUC 6304 |
The Learning Process |
3 |
READ 5333 |
Reading: Clinical Experiences in Corrected Reading Difficulties |
3 |
READ 5301 |
Analysis and Instruction in Teaching Composition |
3 |
ECHE 6373 |
The Beginnings of Reading and Writing |
3 |
ENGL 5302 |
Introduction to Linguistics |
3 |
| ESLS 5310 |
Administration of ESL Programs |
3 |
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REQUIRED: |
Credit Hrs. |
EDUC 6012 |
Professional Portfolio |
0 |
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TOTAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS |
36 |
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Required Courses for this degree. |
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Required: Must pass this seminar to complete the program |
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Required for Master Reading Teacher |
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Required for students seeking State Certification in ESL |
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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