<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>National University's Master of Arts in Teaching program with a specialization in English Language Learning program is offered completely online. It is designed for students who already have some education knowledge and are seeking graduate-level training in teaching English as a second language. In this program, you can learn how to meet the educational needs of students who have a non-English language background. Courses cover how to assess linguistically diverse students, design ELL lessons, and teach literacy skills. In addition, you can learn about oral language development and models of bilingual education. The program ends with a research project during in the program's capstone course. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>As an applicant to this Master of Arts in Teaching program, you should have already completed a bachelor's degree and approved teacher certification program. If you're considering the English Language Learning specialization, you should also have some language and communication skills and the desire to help others. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You will be required to complete 33 credits to earn National University's Master of Education with a specialization in English Language Learning (which includes nine credits for the successful completion of the required alternative certification). </p> <p><u>Courses for a Master of Arts in Teaching with a specialization in English Language Learning</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>MAT 5001</td><td> Foundations of Teaching and Learning</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 5002</td><td>Planning and Presenting Instruction for Diverse Learners</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 5003</td><td>Diversity, Inclusion and Exceptional Learners</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 5004</td><td>Technology for the 21st Century Classroom</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ESL 5001</td><td> Foundations of Instruction for Non-English Language Background Students</td></tr> <tr><td>ESL 5003</td><td>Assessment of Linguistically Diverse Students</td></tr> <tr><td>ESL 5006</td><td>ESL and Bilingual Instructional Methodologies</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Capstone Course</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td> MAT 5005</td><td> Capstone for Teachers</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After graduating from NCU's Master of Arts in Teaching program with a specialization in English Language Learning, you could be ready to advance your current teaching career or seek academic positions related to English language development. Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>ESL teacher </li><li>English language tutor </li><li>Language program designer </li><li>Bilingual training specialist</li></ul>