English as a Second Language (ESL)

MED in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ...

The Grand Canyon University’s MED in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (No IR, No Cert) is an online degree that is intended for Certified Teachers or Administrators. The course focuses on the Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, and Curriculum Development and at the same time, also deals with the Concepts, Theories, and Research. It also helps ...

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English as a Second Language (ESL) Degree Overview
A degree in English as a Second Language (ESL) generally teaches students how to improve English language skills of their future students so they can be successful in an English speaking education system. Some of the courses you may be required for ESL majors include: Applied Linguistics, Bilingual Special Education, Intercultural Communication, Methods of Teaching ESL, Phonology and Structure of American English, Structure of English, Sheltered English Instruction

Good News for ESL Majors
Employment of adult literacy and remedial education teachers is expected to grow by 15 percent through 2018, which is faster than the average for all occupations.

What Types of Jobs Fit this Degree
Overseas Teacher of English, ESL Teacher

Starting Salary
Starting salaries for a bachelor’s degree in ESL is on average $33,000; mid-career salary is $42,400.

Earning Potential for Specific Fields
Median hourly wages of adult literacy and remedial education teachers were $22.26 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $16.65 and $29.78. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $12.48, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $38.95.

Learn more about getting your degree in ESL online by choosing one of the degree options above. Salary information and job projections can be found at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: www.bls.gov.

Online Universities Worth A Peak

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