Transformative Curriculum to Prepare Leaders in TESOL
Designed and lead by a dedicated faculty, the curriculum of the University of Cincinnati online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction TESOL program will help prepare you to become an expert in the field as well as a leader in your school and community. The engaging online learning environment creates a unique community in which you will benefit from robust discussions, applicable project work, and the support of peer groups.
In this rigorous on-campus program, you will have access to leading university resources while taking advantage of the flexibility and convenience only an online degree program can provide. Take a moment to review the layout of the program and then check out the course listings for descriptions to gain a greater understanding of class expectations.
Core Courses (18 total hours)
- 18 CI 701: Masters Research Seminar: Curriculum and Instruction (3 credits)
- 18 CI 702: Inquiry Into Teaching and Learning (3 credits)
- 18 CI 703: The Role of Teachers in a Democratic Society (3 credits)
- 18 CI 704: Forces Shaping the School Curriculum (3 credits)
- 18 CI 705: Addressing Diversity in the Classroom (3 credits)
- 18 CI 774: Education Technology-Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues (3 credits)
TESOL Concentration Courses (24 total hours)
- 18LTCY 780: Theories of Second Language Acquisition (3 credits)
- 18LTCY 781: Teaching Reading and Writing in ESL (3 credits)
- 18LTCY 782: Teaching Methods and Techniques for ESL (3 credits)
- 18LTCY 783: Applied Linguistics; Phonology (3 credits)
- 18LTCY 784: Evaluation and Assessment for ESL (3 credits)
- 18LTCY 785: Sociolinguistics for TESL (3 credits)
- 18LTCY 786: Practicum in TESL (3 credits)
- 18LTCY 787: Applied Linguistics; Morphology, Syntax, and Semantics(3 credits)
Optional Elective (3 total hours)
- Any CI or SPED course offered in the same term when student is taking CI874 (3 credits)
Culminating Experience (3 total hours)
- 18 CI 874: Individual Masters Project: Curriculum & Instruction (3 credits)










