English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Specialist
ESL Program Specialist
The Post-Baccalaureate ESL Program Specialist Program is designed for in-service teachers seeking further understanding of pedagogy, curriculum, resources, and methods designed to provide English Learners access to equitable educational opportunities. The program is a combination of coursework and field experiences that will reveal the importance of language and culture in the education of English Learners.
This degree affords students the advantages of a unique and practical curricular focus in curriculum and instruction supported by a constructivist course sequence that promotes individualized assessments, real application to current classroom practice, and applied research relevant to grade bands across the PK-12 continuum.
This program is offered in partnership with the Elizabethtown College's Education Department.
Program Formats:

Credits Required: 16
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60 hours of field placement
Cost Per Credit: $610
Now accepting applications for Summer 2020.
Other SCPS Offerings in Education:
M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction
M.Ed. in Special Education
Master of Music Education
Integrative STEM Education Endorsement
Program Outcomes
- Engage with the theoretical background and practical tools to navigate the challenges of providing English Learners high quality and accessible educational opportunities.
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Gain knowledge of demographic trends in our nation’s school systems.
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Plan, implement, and evaluate curricular, instructional, and assessment practices for English Learners.
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Critically apply, adapt, and differentiate content knowledge and skills to facilitate inclusive student learning.
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Design and incorporate strategies to encourage active learning, interaction, participation, and collaboration.
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Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to continued professional development and service to the discipline.
ESL Program Specialist
Degree Requirements
Online Graduate Subterm
(June-July) |
Online Graduate Subterm (July-August) | Fall Subterm I | Fall Subterm II | Spring Subterm I | Spring Subterm II | |
Year 1 |
MED 543
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MED 555
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MED 568 (2 credits) |
MED 552 (4 credits) |
MED 562 (4 credits) |
MED 570 (2 credits) |
Program Features:
Program Focus:
- Methods for the 21st Century Teacher
- Emphasis on the importance of language and culture
in education - Focus on constructing, implementing, and evaluating educational
programming for English Learners
Enhance Your Practice:
- Prepares for Level II Certification (Act 48 credit available)
- Immediate application to your classroom
- Emphasis of theory into practice
Flexible Scheduling:
- Program can be completed in one year, including one summer
- Online delivery
- Synchronous and asynchronous opportunities
- No cohort constraints
- Accelerated semesters
- Rolling admission
Affordability:
- $610 per-credit
- No hidden fees


Meet Your
Program Director

Dr. Peter Licona, Co-Chair, Graduate Education
Dr. Peter Licona holds a B.S. in Secondary Education Biology from Kutztown University, a M.S. in Biology from Bloomsburg University, and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from The Pennsylvania State University. He has spent the last 25 years within the field of education and has taught kindergarten to graduate level courses.
As the coordinator of the graduate programs in education at Elizabethtown College, I am pleased to welcome you to the exciting next step in your professional journey. As a proponent of lifelong learning, I recognize the value of a quality graduate education. A graduate degree in education from Elizabethtown College will afford educational professionals many rewards: deeper pedagogical content knowledge, access to research-based educational literature, collaborative experiences with colleagues, and improved teaching practice.
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