Program Overview
The English as a Second Language at California University of Pennsylvania is a MEd programme in Humanities over 30 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the English as a Second Language programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 725 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 725 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English as a Second Language programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Standards Aligned Curriculum, Instruction and Asessment\', \'Teaching Reading\', \'Lang Proficiency Assessment\', \'Teaching Language Arts\', \'Intro to Except\', \'Life Skills/ Planning/ Instruct\', \'Early Invention Special Education\', \'Nature/ Chars ASD\', \'Life Transitions\', \'Principles of Instruction and Intervention\', \'Advanced Psychology of Learning\', \'Individual Psychological Evaluation I\', \'Individual Psychological Evaluation II\', \'Seminar in Behavior Modification with Practicum\', \'Methods in Research\', \'Qualitative Research in Social Science\', \'Research Paper\', "Master\'s Thesis"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.8 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor\'s, master\'s, or doctorate degree
- Minimum undergraduate 2.80 GPA, or 3.00 GPA in the last 48 college credits, verified with official transcripts.
- An official transcript reflecting a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. Official transcripts from institutions where a degree was not conferred will only be required in cases where the student wishes to have a transfer of credit evaluation completed.
- Teaching certification - Submit a copy of all current professional certificates held.
- A current resume or curriculum vitae.
- A completed Graduate School application plus $25 nonrefundable application fee.
- ESL Attestment Letter - this item applies ONLY to Intermediate Unit 1 (IU1) Students. This letter will provide validation for IU1 student application fee waivers as well.
School of Graduate Studies and Research, Box 91
California University of Pennsylvania
250 University Ave.
California, PA 15419
gradschool@calu.edu
724-938-4187
Admissions Notes:
- Previous teaching experience is not required, but teaching certification is required for admission.
- Applicants who do not have experience teaching ESL will be required to complete EDE 768 Teacher Education Internship. The resume must be comprehensive and complete. The Program Coordinator reviews the resume to identify ESL teaching experience and to determine whether EDE 768 will be required.
- Students who completed EDE 768 in Pennsylvania will be required to submit appropriate clearances for Acts 24, 34, 114, and 151 if it is a PA Internship. Students completing EDE 768 in other states must meet the state\'s requirements. Also, individual schools may require additional documentation.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 725 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 725 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 725 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 725 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California University of Pennsylvania directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California University of Pennsylvania
California University of Pennsylvania
California, United States
California University of Pennsylvania is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 30 months