2024-2025 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog
World and Heritage Language Education, MEd
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World and Heritage Language Education, MED
In the Fall of 2021 the Foreign Language Education, MEd was renamed to World and Heritage Language Education, MEd.
The Master of Education (MEd) program with a specialization in World and Heritage Language Education is a professional degree for individuals wishing to pursue advanced study in the field of teaching and learning world languages. Courses implement a practice-based approach to enhance students’ knowledge and application of particular teaching strategies that have been identified as essential to the field of world language education.
The program coursework emphasizes practical application of current theories and methods for teaching and evaluating students as well as curriculum and materials development.
36 credits required for this program.
Unique features of the program include six credits of practicum coursework and six credits of research methodology.
36 credits are required for this program
Admissions Requirements:
- 3.0 GPA in undergraduate coursework
- For non-native speakers of English, evidence of language proficiency is required with the following minimum scores:
- TOEFL - Minimum 80
- IELTS - Minimum 6.5
- Duolingo Test - 110
GPA and Grade requirements: All students enrolled in the Master of Education (MEd) program with a specialization in World and Heritage Language Education are required to maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0. A student is automatically placed on academic warning if the cumulative GPA falls below 3.000.
Graduation Requirements: Students must complete 36 credits and meet the required GPA of 3.000 to meet graduation requirements.
Full-time or part-time enrollment is allowed
Fulltime students must start in Fall term
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Required Courses (30 credits):
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TLL 2251 (3 cr.)
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Introduction to Foreign Language Education
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TLL 2255 (3 cr.)
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Techniques and Procedures in Foreign Language Teaching
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EFOP 2106
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EDUC 2100
(3 cr.)
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International and Global Education
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Education and Society
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TLL 2256 (3 cr.)
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Issues in Foreign Language Education
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EDUC 2000
(3 cr.)
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Psychology of Learning and Development for Education
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TLL 2722 (3 cr.)
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Practicum in Foreign Language Education
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TLL 2405 (3 cr.)
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Introduction to Action Research Methods
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TLL 2253 (3 cr.)
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Principles and Practices in Foreign Language Testing and Assessment
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TLL 2290 (3 cr.)
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Research Seminar for MED Students
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TLL 2702 (3 cr.)
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Advanced Practicum in Foreign Language
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Elective Courses (2 courses, 6 credits allotted):
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Any 2 2000 level courses in LING, EFOP, TLL, or HHD that are related to the major. Below are some suggested options
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LING 1000 (3 cr.)
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Introduction to Linguistics (only 1000 level class allowed)
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TLL 2041 (3 cr.)
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Introduction to Early Childhood Education
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TLL 2257 (3 cr.)
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Teaching English Language Learners (online or in-person)
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TLL 2514 (3 cr.)
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Supporting Students with Disabilities (online or in-person)
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Total = 36 Credits
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Comprehensive exam: Students complete a comprehensive exam in the last term or second to last term of the program. The comprehensive exam is not included in a course.
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