Concordia University is offering an online Master of Education and Curriculum and Instruction (MECI) degree program that is ideal for individuals who want to develop effective instructional strategies that promote learning for students who do not have English as their native language. The degree program, MECI with specialization in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is designed to capitalize on the uniqueness of individual learners and the program’s course work focuses not just on teaching, but also on creating vibrant learning communities.

In order to address ongoing debates on ESOL vs ESL (English as a Second Language), Concordia University has taken steps to define its ESOL and ESL courses, and these are taught as appropriate to students depending on their needs.

To complete Concordia University’s online MECI with English to Speakers of Other Languages degree, candidates must successfully complete and pass five of the program’s core courses, and meet the requirements of the following foundational courses: Strategies and Materials for Teaching English Learners (EDCI 538), Linguistics (EDCI 539), Language and Culture in the Classroom (EDCI 540), Language Acquisition (EDCI 541), Assessing English Learners (EDCI 543), and a 5-week long CAPSTONE Action Research course (EDGR 698).

For more information on Concordia University’s online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction program with English to Speakers of Other Languages concentration, contact a Concordia University admissions representative. Alternatively, interested parties may log on to the Concordia University website where information on admission requirements, more detailed course descriptions, tuition fees and financial aid options available, can be viewed online.

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