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Online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an English as a Second Language Concentration

Total Credit Hours

Cost Per Credit Hour

$378

Become an Expert in Second Language Teaching Techniques

LSU Shreveport

The online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: English as a Second Language is offered by LSU Shreveport. Through engaging course content and required hands-on field experience in schools and classrooms, teachers develop the knowledge and skills to effectively tackle two challenges: helping students from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds master the English language and giving them the tools to succeed in academic courses taught in English. Upon completing the program, you may qualify for an add-on certification and/or endorsement if you already possess a teaching certificate. Graduates will be prepared for many job opportunities, including Department of Defense teacher, ESL K-12 teacher, ESL adult teacher, and English teacher abroad.

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Classes Begin

May 11, 2026

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SACSCOC Accredited

This program meets the rigorous standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), which is approved by the U.S. Department of Education as an institutional accreditor, ensuring a high-quality learning experience.

Reinforces Educator Accountability Standards

This program supports the Louisiana Performance Accountability System, the School Improvement Plan, and the Standards for Educational Leaders in Louisiana.

No GRE/GMAT required

Applications may be submitted without a GRE/GMAT exam score.

TEACH Grant Eligible

Qualified applicants in certain programs may meet the requirements for the TEACH Grant.

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Cost Online Master in ESL Education

The MEd in Curriculum & Instruction – ESL online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition. All fees are included in the total tuition.

Total credit hours per program: 30 credit hours

Cost per credit hour: $378

Total cost with fees: $11,353

The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.

Course Listings Online Master in ESL Education

Students in the MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - ESL online program must complete 30 credit hours of course work, including six foundation courses (18 credit hours), and four specialization courses (12 credit hours).

Foundation Courses

Students must complete the following courses.

Foundation: 6 courses	Credit Hours
EDL 740: Introduction to Graduate Research	3
ED 720: Curriculum	3
ED 780: Educational Technology Applied to the Classroom	3
ED 734: Creating Multicultural Connections through Literature	3
EDL 700: Creating a Professional Learning Community	3
EDL 707: Utilizing Data for School Improvement	3
Total Required Credit Hours	18

Specialization Courses

Students must complete the following courses.

Specialization: 4 courses	Credit Hours
ESL 601: Introduction to Language and Culture	3
ESL 602: Linguistics for the ESL Educator	3
ESL 603: Methods for Teaching English as a Second Language	3
ESL 604: Curriculum and the Multicultural Classroom	3
Total Required Credit Hours	12

Admission Requirements Online Master in ESL Education

Take the first step toward earning your degree and reaching a new milestone in your education. We've simplified the process so you can get started quickly and easily. Students interested in the MEd in Curriculum & Instruction – ESL online program must meet the following requirements for admission.

Program Requirements:

Submit graduate application and $20 application fee
Graduate degree from an accredited university, OR
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, with minimum 2.5 overall GPA or minimum 2.75 GPA in last 60 semester hours of courses
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended and any other required official documents
The LSUS MEDCI programs do not require GRE or GMAT scores

Official transcripts, official test scores, and other materials that come from third-party sources should be mailed to:

LSUS
Admissions and Records Office
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115

Transcripts may also be submitted via secure means—e.g., eSCRIP-SAFE—to admissions@lsus.edu.

**This degree does not lead to any additional certification, if the graduate does not already possess a teaching certificate.

To be considered for admission to any of our graduate programs, students must first meet the LSUS Graduate School admission requirements.

Graduate School Admission:

Unconditional Admission: For unconditional admission to graduate study, students must be in satisfactory standing at the last institution attended and meet all admission requirements of a degree program and one of the following:

Earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited university, OR

Earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited university, with minimum 2.5 overall GPA or minimum 2.75 GPA in the last 60 semester hours of courses.

A minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) is required on any graduate work attempted with no grades of D or F.

International Admission:

International applicants must meet regular admission requirements for their selected program. In addition, you may be required to submit additional information. Learn more about international admission requirements.

Career Opportunities Online Master in ESL Education

Accreditation Online Master in ESL Education

What Will I Learn? Online Master in ESL Education

Students who graduate from our MEd in Curriculum & Instruction – ESL program will gain the tools to become strong teachers and school leaders. Course work includes guidance on how to create and implement appropriate lesson plans and how to collaborate with essential parties.

Our program offers:

A foundation in linguistics and influences on language learning
Training techniques for strengthening reading, writing, and listening skills for English language learners

*The MEDCI master's degree does not lead to a teaching certification but can lead to an endorsement if you are already a certified teacher.

Why Choose This Program? Online Master in ESL Education

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts "good to excellent" job opportunities for teachers over the next 10 years
CareerBuilder® says elementary school teachers with master's degrees earn starting salaries 32% higher than teachers with a bachelor's
"The most rewarding opportunities will be offered to master's-educated teachers with the in-demand skills this program offers." - (University official)

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