English Language Learning (PreK-12)

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington ETPL
Are you passionate about helping diverse students develop speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills in English as an additional language? Are you eager to support the academic achievement of English language learners? If you're already a licensed teacher and are ready to enhance your offering and meaningfully impact the lives of students, a master's degree in English Language Learning could be the perfect fit for you. A master's in ESL can be instrumental in helping you connect with different students, become a better educator, and change your classroom and community for the better. ELL and ESL endorsement gives you knowledge and credentials to enhance classroom learning for different students, making you a teacher who can make a difference. This ESL master's programs is a direct path to an ELL or ESL certification, preparing you to make a difference for individual students, diverse classrooms, and entire communities. You'll graduate from this ESL master's program with the content knowledge, teaching skills, cultural background, and field experience you'll need to become a valuable educator. WGUs M.A. in ELL is nationally recognized by the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) International Association.

Financial information

Total tuition

$13,940.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$865.00

Locations

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

3 Years

Length of training

Master

Award type

30

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

MA

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Bachelor Degree, Valid Teaching License

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

English Language and Literature, General

Completion rate

87%

Employment rate

97%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$62.66

Typical (median) annual earnings

$85,302.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

English Language and Literature, General

Education

99%

Other Industries

1%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
232
Completion rate
87%
Average number of students who completed each year
116
Gender
Male
7%
Female
93%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
1%
Hispanic
17%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
74%
Multi-racial
5%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
32%
30 to 39
32%
40 to 49
19%
50 and over
17%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
0%
Some college experience, but no degree
0%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
100%