The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program has two options: students may apply as graduate non-degree students and earn the endorsement only (15 credit hours), or apply as degree seeking graduate students and earn the endorsement plus a Master’s degree (plus 18 credit hours = 33 credit hours). Applicants for either pathway must complete the required graduate courses with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. All courses are offered fully online, providing you with convenience and flexibility. Some courses are offered as “short” courses (8 weeks in the fall or spring or 4 weeks in the summer). Click on the course descriptions to learn more about the courses for this program.

Please note that this program does not lead to licensure.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
ESOL Endorsement Course Requirements
AEP 880	Cultural Diversity	3
ESOL 882	ESOL Linguistics	3
ESOL 883	ESOL Assessment & Appraisal	3
ESOL 884	ESOL Methods and Materials	3
ESOL 885	Practicum in ESOL	3
Total Hours		15

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Master's Degree Course Requirements
The 15 hours taken for the endorsement plus the following
AEP 800	Innovative Technology Integration	3
AEP 803	Educational Research	3
AEP 855	Educational Leadership	3
AEP 858	Data Analysis and Assessment	3
AEP 867	Instructional Design and Assessment	3
READ 884	Literacy Development	3
Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment
Total Hours		18

Total credit hours for MSE degree with English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement: 33 

Accelerated Option

This program has an option for current FHSU students who meet the Accelerated Program Admissions requirements to take graduate courses during their senior year.  This allows up to 9 credit hours to apply to both degrees.  FHSU students interested in this graduate program are encouraged to visit with an advisor or department to learn more about the accelerated option.

Graduate School Graduation Requirements

All Graduate degrees¹ require:

• Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
• A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
• Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
• Degree completion within 8 years.

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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
Directed Choices		9
	Hours	9
Spring
Directed Choices		9
	Hours	9
Second Year
Fall
Directed Choices		6
	Hours	6
Spring
Directed Choices		6
ESOL 885	Practicum in ESOL	3
Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment
	Hours	9
	Total Hours	33

Academic Degree Maps are term-by-term sample course plans that specify milestones, courses, and special requirements that are necessary for facilitating on-time completion. Degree Maps are examples and are not prescriptive. Individualized choices such as concentration options, transfer credits, optional minors, advisory programs (certificates), etc. can alter the recommended coursework. Course offerings are subject to change. Students should consult with their academic advisors for additional guidance on course planning.

To determine courses to take in the directed choices (often listed as Program Elective Course) and directed elective course blocks see the overview tab for courses. To locate approved courses in General Education areas (Undergraduate Programs) see the general education section of the catalog.

The undergraduate course maps typically advise the most efficient route for students to complete the general education requirements. Courses that are required in the major may be listed as fulfilling relevant general education requirements. This will result in more open elective course hours in some maps than is listed on the degree overview page.