Master of Science in Childhood Education and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Dual Certification) Online
Gain specialized knowledge and tools to teach grades one through six when you earn your master’s degree in both childhood education and TESOL in this online program.
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Program Overview
Earn your M.S. in Childhood Education and TESOL (Dual Certification) online
Earn certification and gain the pedagogical knowledge to teach grade-school students, including those who speak different languages, in our online M.S. in Childhood Education and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Dual Certification) degree program. This accelerated program includes academic content as well as practical classroom teaching experience through a Teaching Fellows residency. You will receive knowledge about language, sociocultural context, lesson planning, assessment, and leadership. Along with skills for teaching English to non-English speakers, this master’s program prepares you to instruct elementary math, social studies, and science. This program also offers the opportunity to complete coursework for eligibility to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) exam.
As a graduate of this online education master’s, you will be prepared to:
- Explore content, learning processes, use of materials, and classroom activities at different developmental levels as applied to elementary math, social studies, and science
- Apply instructional modifications for students with language and learning differences
- Examine the process of physical, cognitive, social, emotional, language, and career development among students who vary by gender, race and ethnicity, socioeconomic level, English proficiency, and diverse levels of ability to understand how students develop and learn
- Identify English language structures, orthography, morphology, semantics, syntax, and phonetics and its application in their instruction
- Raise awareness of identities, beliefs, biases, and prejudices and how they influence teaching and student learning
- Analyze and interpret multiple and varied assessments, including classroom-based, standardized, and language proficiency assessments to make informed instructional decisions
- Collaborate with other teachers, school communities, and families
- Synthesize policies and legal rights of ELLs and their families and provide support and advocacy
- Explore content, learning processes, use of materials, and classroom activities at different developmental levels as applied to elementary math, social studies, and science
- Apply instructional modifications for students with language and learning differences
- Examine the process of physical, cognitive, social, emotional, language, and career development among students who vary by gender, race and ethnicity, socioeconomic level, English proficiency, and diverse levels of ability to understand how students develop and learn
- Identify English language structures, orthography, morphology, semantics, syntax, and phonetics and its application in their instruction
- Raise awareness of identities, beliefs, biases, and prejudices and how they influence teaching and student learning
- Analyze and interpret multiple and varied assessments, including classroom-based, standardized, and language proficiency assessments to make informed instructional decisions
- Collaborate with other teachers, school communities, and families
- Synthesize policies and legal rights of ELLs and their families and provide support and advocacy
Careers in education:
- Elementary School Teacher
- Private Tutor
- ESL Instructor
- Teacher Assistant
- Curriculum Leader
- Elementary School Teacher
- Private Tutor
- ESL Instructor
- Teacher Assistant
- Curriculum Leader
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Tuition
Our master’s in TESOL online is affordable
At the University of Mount Saint Vincent, we are committed to providing a high-quality education for less than you would expect. Tuition for the master’s in Childhood Education and TESOL online is affordable and can easily fit into your budget.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
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M.S. in Childhood Education & TESOL (Dual Certification) | $524 | $1,572 | $23,580 |
Tuition Breakdown:
Calendar
Here are the dates and deadlines you need to know
The M.S. in Childhood Education and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Dual Certification) is designed with working adults in mind. We offer multiple start dates and faster course completion time to help you earn your degree when it’s convenient for you.
Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
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Fall 1 | 9/2/24 | 8/19/24 | 8/23/24 | 8/28/24 | 8/30/24 | 10/18/24 | 7 weeks |
Fall 2 | 10/28/24 | 10/14/24 | 10/18/24 | 10/23/24 | 10/25/24 | 12/13/24 | 7 weeks |
Spring 1 | 1/27/25 | 1/14/25 | 1/18/25 | 1/23/25 | 1/24/25 | 3/16/25 | 7 weeks |
Spring 2 | 3/24/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/16/25 | 3/20/25 | 3/21/25 | 5/11/25 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
Make sure you meet the requirements for this online M.S. TESOL program
The streamlined admission process at the University of Mount Saint Vincent makes it easier to apply and helps you start your academic journey faster. Please read the full admission requirements for the dual certification M.S. in Childhood Education and TESOL online.
- Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts or Science
- Official transcripts
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
You must meet the following requirements for admission to M.S. in Childhood Education and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Dual Certification) online program:
- Submit online application
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Students must have majored in Liberal Arts or Science.
- Students must have completed 12 credits of a language other than English
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above on a 4.0 scale. Students with a GPA below 3.0 will be reviewed for acceptance by submitting a three-paragraph statement of purpose addressing the following three items:
- Describe the personal and/or professional experiences which ignited your passion to become a teacher
- What is your current position, and what has your career progression been since you graduated from college?
- Why do you wish to obtain your master's degree in education? How do you hope to benefit from pursuing this degree?
All education programs will require students to find their field placement and complete field work for their practicum and student teaching.
Official transcripts and other documents should be sent from the granting institutions to our Office of Admissions:
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Office of Admission
University of Mount Saint Vincent
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Riverdale, NY 10471
Courses
Take a closer look at the coursework for the M.S. in Childhood Education & TESOL (Dual Certification) online
For the University of Mount Saint Vincent’s M.S. in Childhood Education and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Dual Certification) online, the curriculum comprises 16 courses for a total of 45 credit hours.
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