Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction – English as a Second Language (ESL) Online
Develop instructional strategies that promote learning for students from pre-kindergarten through high school whose native language is not English. This program will prepare you to sit for the Oklahoma ESL Subject Area Test and have ESL certification added to your teaching license.
Program Overview
Learn more about our online ESL master's degree
The coursework in this online ESL master's program also meets the TESOL/CAEP standards and will prepare you to sit for the Oklahoma ESL Subject Area Test, as well as have ESL certification added to your teaching license.
Note: Students who want to teach outside of Oklahoma are responsible for confirming if certification transfers to their desired state.
Learning Outcomes:
- Expertise from every facet of education–not just pedagogy–with an emphasis in ESL and learning how to better teach/work with ESL students in a variety of settings
- Preparation to sit for the ESL certification exam in Oklahoma and, upon passing required exam, to apply to add the ESL endorsement to your teaching license
- Ability to address the special needs and skills of English language learners and to support students from different cultures in the classroom
- Expertise from every facet of education–not just pedagogy–with an emphasis in ESL and learning how to better teach/work with ESL students in a variety of settings
- Preparation to sit for the ESL certification exam in Oklahoma and, upon passing required exam, to apply to add the ESL endorsement to your teaching license
- Ability to address the special needs and skills of English language learners and to support students from different cultures in the classroom
As a graduate of this M.Ed. online program, you can pursue advanced educational roles, such as:
- Curriculum Supervisor
- ESL Instructor/Teacher
- Two-Way Immersion Teacher
- Federal or State Government Consultant
- Curriculum Supervisor
- ESL Instructor/Teacher
- Two-Way Immersion Teacher
- Federal or State Government Consultant
Other online education programs also available:
SE offers a variety of other programs in addition to the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction – ESL online. Check out all our master of education online degree programs .
Accreditation
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredits the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Tuition
Learn more about our affordable tuition
Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers its students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition that includes fees.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. in C&I – ESL | $318 | $954 | $9,540 |
*University reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). SOSU's Federal School Code is 003179.
Contact Us
Student Financial Aid Office425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Phone: 580-745-2186
Fax: 580-745-7469
Email: [email protected]
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Important dates to remember
At SOSU, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year so you never have to wait long to get started on your online degree or certification program. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/9/25 | 6/1/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/3/25 | 8/10/25 |
| Fall I | 8/18/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/15/25 | 9/15/25 | 10/5/25 |
| Fall II | 10/13/25 | 9/29/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/10/25 | 11/1/25 | 12/7/25 |
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Admissions
Admission requirements for this ESL online master's program
Southeastern Oklahoma State University's online programs have specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
- Online Application
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
If you have any special circumstances that need further clarification, please contact us at 844-515-9100.
To meet the admission requirements for the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – English as a Second Language (ESL) online program, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA or minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of courses, or
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA AND a packet consisting of a current resume, one professional letter of recommendation, and letter of application which outlines the applicant's career goals and objectives (including how an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – English as a Second Language (ESL) will enhance their career) that must be reviewed and approved by program faculty, or
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and at least 6 hours in a graduate program from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and must be in good standing at previous university
- No GRE is required for Southeastern Oklahoma State University online M.Ed. programs.
- There is a non-refundable $30 application fee for both domestic and international students.
International Application and Admissions Requirements: Please note, unfortunately, students with an F-1 visa are ineligible for online programs.
- Complete the application.
- Academic Records:
- Original final post-secondary transcript(s) from each college or university attended within the United States.
- Post-secondary records from outside the U.S. must be course-by-course analyzed by a NACES (www.NACES.org) educational credential evaluation service such as IERF or WES or ECE.
- English Proficiency: Internet-based TOEFL score of 79 or an IELTS Academic score of 6.5; taken within 2 years of enrollment.
- For TOEFL, have your score report sent to Southeastern (institution code: 6657).
- For IELTS, let us know your TRF number.
- You do not need TOEFL or IELTS scores if you meet one of the following:
- English is your first language from a country whose official language is English
- You have a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university
- You have a bachelor’s degree from an English speaking country
Official sealed transcripts from all previous institutions should be sent to Southeastern Oklahoma State University:
Southeastern Oklahoma State University/Registrar425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Email: [email protected]
Courses
Learn the degree plan for online ESL program
For the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – English as a Second Language (ESL) online, you will complete a total of 10 courses equaling 30 credit hours, including 21 credit hours of core coursework and 9 credit hours of English as a Second Language (ESL) C&I specialty courses.